Review of A Ghost Story (2017) by Dana L — 06 Feb 2018

Exceptional. Unexpected. Starts slow. Haunting. Must rewatch.

This review of A Ghost Story (2017) was written by Dana L on 06 Feb 2018.

A Ghost Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ana P (73) on 13 Dec 2018

Absolutly precious: the music, the photography, the colors, the acting, the story... Just exquisit…

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By Joel Mayward (117) for Cinemayward (116) on 24 Nov 2018

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I really do think that whoever made this movie, (didn't bother to see who it was) thought it would be hilarious to make the most boring movie…

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By Christie O (8) on 27 Oct 2018

Truly a haunting and memorable film. I waited a year to see it and it was well worth the wait. I plan to revisit it often…

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By Grantd243 (197) on 05 Nov 2018

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By Argenys P (1) on 13 Oct 2018

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By Angel B (2) on 05 Nov 2018

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By Felipe F (595) on 03 Jan 2019

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