Review of The Party (2017) by Finneran R — 19 May 2018

Fascinating. Captivating. Beautifully shot.

This review of The Party (2017) was written by Finneran R on 19 May 2018.

The Party has generally received positive reviews.

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The party es la carta de amor de Sally Potter al cine clásico con formulas narrativas dignas de la filmografia de Hitchcock ,este film logra…

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By Gina W (340) on 30 Aug 2018

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By Sarah T (490) on 16 Jan 2019

Interesting story and characters, great acting. But it felt like watching a play, without the excitement of being at the theatre…

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