Review of Babel (2008) by Brad S — 16 Mar 2012

Terrible movie with too much gratuitous scenes. Could have been made so much better.

This review of Babel (2008) was written by Brad S on 16 Mar 2012.

Babel has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Christopher P (712) on 28 Dec 2015

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By Joseph Q (6) on 15 Jan 2016

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

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

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One of those films that tempt the fast forward button. Could have been handled less pretentiously. A film desperately in need of a saving grace…

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