There’s no question that Black Orpheus is a directorial masterpiece. Orchestrating such a massive number of people in such complexly staged scenes is no easy feat, and Marcel Camus does so beautifully. The scale of the whole piece is a true marvel. However, it’s not a film for everyone. It’s extremely vibrant, filled with bright colors, dancing, and constant percussion. Personally, the over-the-topness of the film didn’t entirely appeal to me. But this didn’t stop me from being impressed by it.