Review of Derek (2008) by Michael Esposito for Chicago Tribune — 17 Oct 2008

They're interesting tales lovingly rendered.

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This review of Derek (2008) was written by Michael Esposito and published by Chicago Tribune on 17 Oct 2008.

Derek has generally received positive reviews.

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By Peter O (143) on 11 Apr 2008

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By Derek S (348) on 04 Jun 2008

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By Madeline M (234) on 14 Jun 2010

Very interesting person. I had no idea about this guy, Just grabbed the movie at the library and was into it. Very interesting life…

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By John S (2,711) on 24 Feb 2008

Presented and produced by Tilda - the witch - Swinton. looks kinda cheap and no real structure of a filmmaker not well known…

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By Walter M (1,360) on 08 Aug 2008

Jarman steamed through his life, determined to live out the repression imposed upon him by a sick Catholic schooling system…

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Strikes a moody and atmospheric tone that's perfectly suited to Swinton's somnolent voiceover. And a wealth of imagery makes it worth seeking out…

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