Review of Nightwatching (2007) by Petri H — 13 May 2010

I suppose it's a wonderful movie if you happen to love Rembrandt's work, but I didn't find it interesting at all.

This review of Nightwatching (2007) was written by Petri H on 13 May 2010.

Nightwatching has generally received positive reviews.

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Nightwatching is a noble experiment in bringing the inner life of Rembrandt's work sharply into focus, but the effect is one of stupefying dullness…

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By Ilaria B (3) on 10 Nov 2008

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By Itamar K (264) on 17 Apr 2009

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By Melita T (17) on 17 Jul 2008

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