Actors: Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, Pearl Bailey , Olga James, Diahann Carroll
Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Carmen Jones
Taken from the famous Bizet opera, this classic film stars an all black cast. The movie sets in World War II where Carmen Jones, a sexy temptress whom is used to being wooed by many men, but only one catches her eye and that it Joe. Joe is a military officer not interested in returning her affection as he is already taken by his sweet-natured love Cindy Lou. After having another fight with a woman, Carmen is under arrest and Joe is ordered to keep her under his supervision. After spending some time with the attractive seductress, it wouldn't be too long till Joe mates with her.
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Analysis of Carmen Jones
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1930's-1950's
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- seduction (yum!)
Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Age:
- 20's-30's
Hair color?
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn wavey
Body type
- (woman) ample bosom & buttocks
Events of movie makes character more...
- aggressive
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Black
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Hair style
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- (man) muscular
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Black
Main Adversary
Identity:
- none
Profession/status:
- infantry soldier
Has magical powers?
Yes
Setting
United States
Yes
Misc setting
- fort/military installation
Style
Movie makes you feel...
- very happy
If lots of song/dance...
- lot of singing
If soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Broadway musical
Is this movie based on a
- play
