Review of Pieta (2012) by Vincent L — 07 Jul 2013

Mystery and suspense all through till the end.

This review of Pieta (2012) was written by Vincent L on 07 Jul 2013.

Pieta has generally received positive reviews.

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By Giorgos T (188) on 16 Dec 2014

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By Guy Lodge (731) for HitFix (861) on 10 Sep 2013

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By the time the last dark plot twist rolls around, any dollop of emotional connection has been diluted in a sea of empty unpleasantness…

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By Andrew Wright (312) for Portland Mercury (43) on 29 May 2013

Ki-duk's having his cake, and chewing it with his mouth open, too…

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Pieta is the kind of film that sends sensitive audiences rushing towards the exit and yet for those who remain to the bitter end there is method…

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By Edgar P (46) on 24 Dec 2013

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