Review of CBGB (2013) by Kimberly K — 14 Mar 2016

Very interesting, funny, full of great music and performances!

This review of CBGB (2013) was written by Kimberly K on 14 Mar 2016.

CBGB has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Neely Swanson (130) for Easy Reader (California) (130) on 17 Sep 2017

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By Callhercules (1) on 15 Jan 2015

This is a very good movie portraying the birth of punk rock'n'roll. Are the music performances studio recordings? Yes, they are - so what…

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By Simeon T (68) on 15 Nov 2014

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By Roland F (12) on 09 Mar 2018

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By Jessica S (876) on 28 May 2014

The only reason I'm giving this film 3 stars is for the performance scenes, which I loved…

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By Asia Frey (149) for Lagniappe (Mobile, AL) (149) on 21 Aug 2018

From the viewpoint of sheer nostalgia, CBGB is fun to watch…

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It's fun, affectionate and certainly tuneful, but it doesn't get under anyone's skin…

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By Phyllis G (34) on 02 Oct 2014

Idk why the critics didnt like it cuz we LOVED it…

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