Review of Allure (2018) by Jennie Kermode for Eye for Film — 14 May 2018

This is bold filmmaking with a great deal to say.

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This review of Allure (2018) was written by Jennie Kermode and published by Eye for Film on 14 May 2018.

Allure has generally received mixed reviews.

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