Review of Zabriskie Point (1970) by Deering R — 04 Feb 2008

I don't care what anyone says about this film...disillusionment, incoherence, sex, drugs, Ry Cooder, Pink Floyd and Jerry Garcia in the desert. What's not to enjoy?

This review of Zabriskie Point (1970) was written by Deering R on 04 Feb 2008.

Zabriskie Point has generally received positive reviews.

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