Review of Performance (1970) by Thomas K — 07 Apr 2014

Still mystifying in the best way possible.

This review of Performance (1970) was written by Thomas K on 07 Apr 2014.

Performance has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nat G (121) on 24 Aug 2010

This is a strange one, and I don't really get it, although I do understand this a druggy film, and that's maybe why it's a tad weird…

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By Andy C (1,868) on 27 Oct 2012

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By Donald J. Levit (489) for ReelTalk Movie Reviews (1,771) on 18 Aug 2010

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By Matt C (2,668) on 08 Mar 2012

One half of this is a very decent film...unfortunately as soon as Jagger arrives on screen (man he can't act) it then descends into utter hippy…

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By Devon B (391) on 11 Jun 2010

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By Asa B (508) on 13 Sep 2010

Absolutely bonkers! I don't get it and I really don't want to…

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By Phil P (431) on 11 Jun 2010

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