Review of Birth (1984) by Ghislain D — 14 Jun 2008

Weird, slow a bit boring and actually quiet sick movie...

This review of Birth (1984) was written by Ghislain D on 14 Jun 2008.

Birth has generally received mixed reviews.

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Creepy scene with 35 year old Nicole Kidman in a bathtub with ten year old boy (even if she thinks he is her dead husband). Yuk…

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By Steve M (1,420) on 27 Dec 2013

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By Heather W (295) on 05 Jul 2014

Solid acting, and enough drama to keep it going till the end. Ending is inconclusive, but still good enough to finish with…

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