Review of Babel (2008) by Joseph Q — 15 Jan 2016

Just not worth my time. Thy had hard enough time telling one story without going into three. Sorry.

This review of Babel (2008) was written by Joseph Q on 15 Jan 2016.

Babel has generally received mixed reviews.

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Just when I thought that each story line couldn't get any more depressing and that the lives of each character had reached their low point...BOOM…

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By Chris O (947) on 15 Nov 2015

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An irredeemably overdetermined, far-fetched and transparently schematic piece…

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By José C (734) on 29 Jan 2016

Every time I see it the impact remains the same! Powerful film. The Moroccan teenagers really makes me cry…

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By Nick D (941) on 06 Oct 2018

Loved this movie. The four interlocking stories…

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By Gabriel C (666) on 03 Nov 2016

Beautifully filmed, powerfully acted and with a surprisingly thoughtful story, Babel is a must-see for fans of Birdman and The Revenant…

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By Mark A (1,301) on 07 Jan 2016

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By Lucie G (5) on 15 Mar 2017

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By Carlos I (1,309) on 23 Apr 2016

A great we-are-all-connected type story. you would think, with its long runtime that it would drag, but it keeps fixated throughout…

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