Review of Observance (2016) by Riff J — 01 Oct 2018

Didnt understand it after watching it. But then read analysis of the movie which made a lot of sense. Its a good movie if you can follow along.

This review of Observance (2016) was written by Riff J on 01 Oct 2018.

Observance has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jake Wilson (570) for Sydney Morning Herald (1,256) on 06 Apr 2016

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By Rodg C (1) on 02 Jun 2016

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By Aaron Peterson (245) for The Hollywood Outsider (262) on 24 Oct 2018

What I know is that when those credits rolled, I had an instant, guttural reaction and here I am, days later, still in the throes of contemplation…

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By Maddison B (30) on 28 Apr 2016

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