Review of Drowning by Numbers (1988) by Catherine G — 09 Feb 2008

Intriguing narrative and beautiful imagery for a movie situated on the border between realism and surrealism.

This review of Drowning by Numbers (1988) was written by Catherine G on 09 Feb 2008.

Drowning by Numbers has generally received very positive reviews.

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