Review of Calvary (2014) by Phillip D — 15 Aug 2014

Thoughtful, intelligent and darkly funny.

This review of Calvary (2014) was written by Phillip D on 15 Aug 2014.

Calvary has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Cedric L (449) on 20 Jun 2016

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By Frank G (215) on 23 Jan 2016

Brendan Gleeson is great as always. Beautiful Sligo setting. The ancestral homeland…

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By Sam W (829) on 13 Jan 2019

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 Joey S (579) on 19 Jun 2016

Couldn't really understand what they were saying and still kinda liked it so it should probably get a better rating…

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By Muneebah A (1) on 11 Dec 2015

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Amazing! Excellent storyline. Highly recommend. I'd say more but I don't want to spoil anything…

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Calvary is a dark tale saved by comedic timing…

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