Review of Birthday Girl (2001) by Ryan T — 16 Jun 2009

I vaguely remember this one...that's how forgettable it is.

This review of Birthday Girl (2001) was written by Ryan T on 16 Jun 2009.

Birthday Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jessica F (305) on 23 Feb 2010

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By Richard M (1,299) on 15 May 2012

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By Marina N (275) on 06 Jul 2012

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By Clay E (27) on 11 Jul 2010

Entertaining movie. Nice ending. Nicole was very convincing as a Russian bad girl…

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By Red L (493) on 27 Jul 2012

What to say about this movie. On the plus side - it stars Nicole Kidman with very few clothes…

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By Steve S (3,182) on 09 Aug 2009

I watched this only because Cassel was in it. Not one of my faves…

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By Cole Smithey (1,865) for ColeSmithey.com (1,853) on 24 Aug 2009

There are enough well layered performances in director/co-writer Jez Butterworth's Birthday Girl to all but compensate for the film's inept…

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By Weston K (6) on 04 Feb 2010

Love in postmodern era through bride e-commerce. Revealing (reveling) ethnology more than a thriller comedy…

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