Review of CBGB (2013) by Richard M — 23 May 2014

Great story about the bar that launched 1000 bands!!

This review of CBGB (2013) was written by Richard M on 23 May 2014.

CBGB has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Marco P (327) on 31 May 2014

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By Roland F (12) on 09 Mar 2018

The late alan rickman is perfect for the role of Hilly krystal. a delightful return to the filth and fury of punkdom…

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By Ray D (227) on 10 Dec 2015

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By Diego H (14) on 20 Apr 2014

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By Tony G (273) on 16 Jan 2017

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By Callhercules (1) on 15 Jan 2015

This is a very good movie portraying the birth of punk rock'n'roll. Are the music performances studio recordings? Yes, they are - so what…

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By Anoopjoseph (1) on 21 Jun 2015

A TRIBUTE TO THE GODFATHER OF PUNK ROCK Movie review and some thoughts about Punk music I have been looking forward to this movie for a really…

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 17 Dec 2015

Dumbed down history of Punk Rock. Nothing really works here but you can see a cavalcade of young punk band lookalikes…

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By John M (4,356) on 04 Oct 2015

Don't listen to the naysayers. This movie is great…

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