Review of Ragtime (1981) by Kevin H — 20 Nov 2008

Beautifully photographed but very slow and dull...

This review of Ragtime (1981) was written by Kevin H on 20 Nov 2008.

Ragtime has generally received positive reviews.

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By Robert S (1,498) on 12 May 2008

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The problem with most of the reviews I've read about this film is they worry too much about the source material and what was left out…

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