Review of Battleship Potemkin (1925) by Keith S — 29 Oct 2007

Brilliant. The editing is decades before it's time, and the visual storytelling matches if not exceeds anything made today. Pure cinematic genius.

This review of Battleship Potemkin (1925) was written by Keith S on 29 Oct 2007.

Battleship Potemkin has generally received very positive reviews.

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