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Review of El Topo (1970) by Derrick P — 24 May 2008

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Fucking solid for the western portion. A bit flimsy during its second half. Frequently shocking and beautiful throughout.

This review of El Topo (1970) was written by Derrick P on 24 May 2008.

El Topo has generally received positive reviews.

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