Review of Babel (2008) by Grayson D — 15 Jan 2014

A depressing film but the little touches of human kindness amongst the despair keep it endurable. Certain to polarise opinions but a very nearly great film.

This review of Babel (2008) was written by Grayson D on 15 Jan 2014.

Babel has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ron C (167) on 08 Oct 2015

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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