Review of CBGB (2013) by Mark N — 04 Jan 2014

'American Splendor' on amphetamines.

This review of CBGB (2013) was written by Mark N on 04 Jan 2014.

CBGB has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Anoopjoseph (1) on 21 Jun 2015

A TRIBUTE TO THE GODFATHER OF PUNK ROCK Movie review and some thoughts about Punk music I have been looking forward to this movie for a really…

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By Phillie E (311) on 27 Jan 2015

If you are a fan of the music, you will like this movie, otherwise, it's not so hot…

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By Tom L (496) on 16 Jun 2014

Despite peoples review I thought this was a great catch on a great mans life and a real iconic documentary of how one of the greatest genre…

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By Ryan F (650) on 08 Jun 2014

The film was a disappointment. I thought from the trailer that the film would be good, but I was wrong. I didn't like the style of the film…

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By Diego H (14) on 20 Apr 2014

Awesome movie.......sound track kick ass…

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By Kenny C (142) on 18 Dec 2017

This movie was good. It explained the history of the club with good music…

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By Rhys T (55) on 06 Mar 2015

Really great film I am sad I never got to go to the original land of punk rock…

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By Ray D (227) on 10 Dec 2015

Ok, why am I pretty much the only one giving this movie 4 stars? Well because it deserves it…

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By Shawn C (202) on 04 Oct 2015

If you love and respect music this is a 5 star movie…

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