Review of Following (1999) by Jay D — 01 Aug 2011

It's short But Christopher Nolan's Directing Debut is an exhilarating peace of work that stands as a very unique and intriguing film.

This review of Following (1999) was written by Jay D on 01 Aug 2011.

Following has generally received positive reviews.

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Following is modest and engaging, but in being strenuously clever, it surrenders any dibs it might have on being relevant, or original…

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