Review of Before Night Falls (2000) by Emily H — 09 Jan 2007

Javier Bardem tops his performance from Carne trémula....and Johnny Depp is in it too!!!!!

This review of Before Night Falls (2000) was written by Emily H on 09 Jan 2007.

Before Night Falls has generally received positive reviews.

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Not my type of film. Didn't really understand what was going on. It was confusing and was not particularly engaging for me…

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By Christian John V (56) on 05 Nov 2011

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By Matthew B (2,571) on 22 Apr 2011

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I guess I'm in the minority but I was surprised at how much of this focused more on Cuba than on Reinaldo Arenas' inner life or work…

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Excellent acting. Less than excellent film making. Disappointing to the max…

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The Grandious Biography of the Gay Cuban Journalist Before Night Falls excellent portrayed by Javier Bardem…

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