Review of 54 (1998) by Alex R — 20 Jul 2013

Studio bore very disappointing, at least the real story is still out there to be told in a better way.

This review of 54 (1998) was written by Alex R on 20 Jul 2013.

54 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Johnny T (1,375) on 21 Jan 2012

Could have been so much more. I suppose the true story aspect may hamper the storytelling somewhat…

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The director's cut still has a pacing that lags during the second act, and now that the film's about the love triangle, the scenes with Julie…

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The actors gave spices to this half-cooked drama motion picture…

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It looks attractive, and is enlivened somewhat by the soundtrack's obligatory disco dinosaurs, but those expecting any real insight into the…

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