Review of Assassination Tango (2003) by Jean S — 02 Feb 2008

A rather interesting mix of murder and dancing...if u like ne of duvall's movies b sure to check this one out.

This review of Assassination Tango (2003) was written by Jean S on 02 Feb 2008.

Assassination Tango has generally received mixed reviews.

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As a thriller it's dull and incomprehensible; as a romance it's empty and emotionally uninvolving; and as a character study it's strangely repulsive…

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By Michael S (3,461) on 02 Aug 2008

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By Daniel V (622) on 11 Sep 2008

The aspect that made this film very strong was the fact that John, Played by Robert Duvall, has an uncommon passion for dancing other than…

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By Paul B (2,474) on 06 Mar 2004

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By Alexandra C (139) on 31 Jan 2009

A very slow and boring movie. I think Robert Duvall made this movie for a free trip to Argentina to Tango…

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