Review of CBGB (2013) by Richard M — 23 May 2014

Great story about the bar that launched 1000 bands!!

This review of CBGB (2013) was written by Richard M on 23 May 2014.

CBGB has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Nicky M (262) on 08 May 2014

Extremely authentic. its like stepping into a time machine. Punk fans will love it…

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By Diego H (14) on 20 Apr 2014

Awesome movie.......sound track kick ass…

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By Graham G (107) on 21 Oct 2016

So much potential with the rich history to draw from, it's a pity it was flat and lifeless, very disappointing…

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By Rhys T (55) on 06 Mar 2015

Really great film I am sad I never got to go to the original land of punk rock…

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By Felix Vasquez Jr. (1,949) for Cinema Crazed (1,907) on 27 Jul 2014

You figure a movie that features the Ramones and Blondie would be so extraordinary and energetic, but CBGB makes them seem so mundane and unimportant…

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By Lanky Man P (744) on 08 Feb 2016

Really disappointing considering what the film is about…

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By Marco P (327) on 31 May 2014

I was excited as hell for this. Really I was. Tuned out in the first 15 minutes…

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By Jimmy P (340) on 21 Mar 2015

Love this movie, anybody that likes puck needs to see it…

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By Shantel D (647) on 15 Jan 2017

Interesting to see a piece of what went into establishing such a legendary place…

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By Phyllis G (34) on 02 Oct 2014

Idk why the critics didnt like it cuz we LOVED it…

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