Review of Calvary (2014) by Oliver W — 15 Jul 2015

A meditation on humanity. Subtlety through and through.

This review of Calvary (2014) was written by Oliver W on 15 Jul 2015.

Calvary has generally received very positive reviews.

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I really love this this film. It's funny, inventive and really dark and goddamn depressing. I really need to re-watch this…

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By Jolly M (3) on 05 May 2017

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By Joe Bendel (106) for Epoch Times (337) on 25 May 2016

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By Orukayu (96) on 22 Jan 2023

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By Meghan M (276) on 03 Jan 2016

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By Reinhard G (1) on 12 Sep 2016

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By Allen G (306) on 05 Mar 2016

The cast is great. Quite an ensemble with Gleeson delivering yet another fantastic performance…

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