Review of Alphaville (1965) by Elky T — 19 Jan 2008

My 3rd favourite movie of Godard... the most artistic, innovative never regard unreasonable...

This review of Alphaville (1965) was written by Elky T on 19 Jan 2008.

Alphaville has generally received positive reviews.

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