Review of Crash (1996) by Joe — 24 Jan 2007

Outstanding film - one of the most powerful and fully realised of Cronenberg's whole career. Excellent performances all round. Haunting, intelligent and long-lasting.

This review of Crash (1996) was written by Joe on 24 Jan 2007.

Crash has generally received mixed reviews.

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