Review of CBGB (2013) by Dawn S — 26 Jan 2014

Ahhh.... such potential! Just didn't quite make it. Great soundtrack.

This review of CBGB (2013) was written by Dawn S on 26 Jan 2014.

CBGB has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Rhys T (55) on 06 Mar 2015

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By Ed L (98) on 21 Aug 2014

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By Roland F (12) on 09 Mar 2018

The late alan rickman is perfect for the role of Hilly krystal. a delightful return to the filth and fury of punkdom…

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By Rik H (10) on 01 Jul 2014

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By Phillie E (311) on 27 Jan 2015

If you are a fan of the music, you will like this movie, otherwise, it's not so hot…

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By Lowbrowcinema (138) on 15 May 2014

Oh my gosh! Just dreadful. CBGB is so bad it doesn't even deserve an OMG…

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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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