Review of Birth (1984) by Arnar G — 25 May 2008

Very disturbing & devastating. It made me think. I liked it...

This review of Birth (1984) was written by Arnar G on 25 May 2008.

Birth has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Regina R (49) on 05 Dec 2012

I think the main storyline is good but the movie fails miserably, I think the main promblem is the characterization of the child, The way Anna…

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By Fiona B (116) on 21 Sep 2012

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 Heather W (295) on 05 Jul 2014

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