Review of Cruising (1980) by Francisco F — 15 Mar 2009

Ennuyeux et glauque. Le debut des annees 80... Mais Friedkin poursuit logiquement sa recherche artistique : filmer le reel le plus inconfortable.

This review of Cruising (1980) was written by Francisco F on 15 Mar 2009.

Cruising has generally received mixed reviews.

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What's left is the framework for a graphic, brutal, sickening film (1980), without the violent effects that might have made sense (however…

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By Christian C (931) on 06 Jun 2013

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