Review of Altered States (1980) by Pablo G — 24 Feb 2014

An exhilarating and dazzling, if somewhat safe (the ending) ride.

This review of Altered States (1980) was written by Pablo G on 24 Feb 2014.

Altered States has generally received positive reviews.

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