Review of Powder (1995) by Dave B — 24 Nov 2007

Very powerful, simple. Greatest outsider film |ve seen.

This review of Powder (1995) was written by Dave B on 24 Nov 2007.

Powder has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tara M (383) on 18 Jul 2013

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Saw it when it first came out, thought it was very moving, so I'm watching it on Bluray tonight…

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By Cassidy K (10) on 22 Mar 2014

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My one of many favs!!!!! LOVE THIS MOVIE…

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This was a good movie. Changed the way I look at life... I'd recommend checking it out…

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