– Customer review on 14/04/2007

The story of Detective Agustin Rejas, a man clinging to the hope of an impossible love in an impossible world. Tracking Ezequiel, a delusional anarchist who incites the downtrodden masses to join in his brutal revolution against the fascist government in their unnamed Latin American country, Rejas finds solace in his sense of self-respect and the joy that his daughter and wife bring him. Then he meets Yolanda--his daughter's soulfully beautiful ballet teacher--a woman who sparks his long-forgotten passions and represents all that is good and all that is corrupt in their troubled country. But she, who appears to be a shelter from the storm, may in actuality be the storm's eye. Ultimately, as the revolution intensifies and the net closes around hunter and hunted alike, the dancer's truth will prove as elusive as the revolutionary's cause and the detective's peace.

– Customer review on 22/09/2006

an ok movie although it feels less than a thriller at times and more like a traditional drama. its fine its just not incredibly tense and wont really have you on the edge of your seat like other thrillers do. the lead actor is great but i havent seen him in anything bad yet so its well worth a watch but its not the best movie if your looking for a straight up thriller.

– Customer review on 27/03/2006

The Dancer Upstairs is the directorial debut for actor John Malkovitch, it is a richly and subtly nuanced political thriller about a jaded South American cop who finds himself becoming fascinated with the dancer upstairs who may or may not have terrorist links. Compelling and mature film appeals to the intellect and richly rewards the viewer.