Review of Limelight (2011) by Kosta K — 30 Mar 2012

Fascinating true story of politics and intrigue...

This review of Limelight (2011) was written by Kosta K on 30 Mar 2012.

Limelight has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tom W (505) on 15 Oct 2011

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If all you know about Peter Gatien going in to Limelight is that he is a nightclub owner with legal issues, that's about all you'll know coming out…

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By Linda Barnard (586) for Toronto Star (3,601) on 22 Sep 2011

[It's] an entertaining spin around Manhattan by night but we're left with unanswered questions about Gatien, the mastermind behind it all…

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 01 Dec 2011

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By Jennifer Merin (124) for About.com (1,470) on 01 Sep 2011

Billy Corben's glitzy documentary about the rise and demise of NY club lord Peter Gatien is studded with psychedelic images and audio that…

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By J. R. Jones (1,337) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 12 Oct 2011

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