Review of Factory Girl (2006) by Laura — 05 Jul 2008

Guy Pearce was stunning.

But the unrated dvd version had a better flow than the theatrical one.

This review of Factory Girl (2006) was written by Laura on 05 Jul 2008.

Factory Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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I can't believe this was so poorly received. Okay, Hayden is terrible, and real life Edie Sedgwick was nothing special…

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By Josella C (5) on 06 May 2012

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By Evan H (764) on 02 Sep 2011

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By Rhiannon P (224) on 24 Jan 2012

Another movie about Andy Warhol. A pretty obvious, unshocking movie, despite it's sexy uncut promise…

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By Pawel S (7) on 24 Jul 2011

Loved this movie and GuyPearce was excellent as Andy Warhol well done Guy…

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By Janet M (180) on 29 Feb 2012

I was hoping for more. a lot more. but Pearce and Miller do a good job. I just wish their efforts were in a better film…

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