Review of Magical Girl (2014) by Juan R — 19 Feb 2015

Truely original film full of amazing moments and great performances.

This review of Magical Girl (2014) was written by Juan R on 19 Feb 2015.

Magical Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jordi Batlle (21) for La Vanguardia (Spain) (43) on 20 Jun 2016

A movie made with wisdom, every scene is perfectly balanced and the tone of it reminds you of Fritz Lang. [Full review in Spanish]…

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Title: Unbalanced and illogical all over, apparently hoping that feel-good aspects of story let us overlook all its faults…

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By David J (1,942) on 08 Sep 2016

Left me unsettled, shaken, shocked. The depth Vermut delves through to flesh out these characters is awe-inspiring…

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By Jordi Batlle Caminal (38) for La Vanguardia (Spain) (43) on 20 Jun 2016

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By Jordi Costa (207) for El Pais (Spain) (511) on 20 Jun 2016

Bárbara Lennie is one of the most interesting characters in modern day cinema. [Full review in Spanish]…

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Puta filme. Almodóvar ganhou um filho diretor…

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