Review of Downtown '81 (2001) by Lauren A — 07 Aug 2006

I really enjoyed this movie! great band cameos and a fun depiction of the downtown scene.

This review of Downtown '81 (2001) was written by Lauren A on 07 Aug 2006.

Downtown '81 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joseph S (1,124) on 12 Jan 2009

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The voiceover in the beginning of this says something about fairy tales coming true, and the biggest fairy tale is paying $422 to live on the…

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By Private U (13,627) on 11 Feb 2008

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The intersection between art and commerce dances street level like a passion play…

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