Review of Berberian Sound Studio (2012) by Alden W — 13 Apr 2013

Berberian Sound Studio is a 90 minute film: the first 60 minutes are slow, frustrating and reasonably uninteresting; the film is saved from failure by a gripping last 20 minutes...

This review of Berberian Sound Studio (2012) was written by Alden W on 13 Apr 2013.

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