Review of Cradle Will Rock (1999) by Rae R — 23 Feb 2008

This movie has an all star cast lead this film that almost feels like a stage production about the fight against censorship and the freedom of the arts.

This review of Cradle Will Rock (1999) was written by Rae R on 23 Feb 2008.

Cradle Will Rock has generally received positive reviews.

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Robbins has made a drastically different film from the one Welles envisioned -- it's wacky where Welles is absurd, cynical where Welles is canny…

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It's packed with such passion, humor, fine acting in small roles - there are no big ones - and vitality in the storytelling that the lesson…

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By Jon T (527) on 09 Feb 2011

Um dos melhores filmes que já assisti. Excelente elenco, excelente aenredo, um belíssimo musical…

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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Creative Loafing (2,337) on 11 Aug 2018

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By Laura N (265) on 20 Apr 2009

This film was amazing. A very powerful story that takes place during the depression and deals with freedom of speech…

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By Leigh B (69) on 19 Nov 2009

Tim Robbins has made an absolutely wonderful film. Beautiful cinematography…

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By Stuart K (1,373) on 16 Jul 2009

Tim Robbins has another stab at directing after the success of Dead Man Walking (1995), it's a lighter tone of film, based on a true(ish) story…

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By Russell B (167) on 24 Feb 2008

A brilliant, honest film with some of the best performances you could ever hope to get out of some great actors. The final shot is a masterpiece…

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