Review of Holding the Man (2015) by Huw G — 06 May 2016

Breathtaking. Blew me away. You feel like you're watching a kind of film you've never seen before. Revolutionary.

This review of Holding the Man (2015) was written by Huw G on 06 May 2016.

Holding the Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Felipe F (595) on 09 Aug 2016

Never, I mean,, never watch this in lonely situations!!!!!!!!!!!! it wwould make you rate it five stars…

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By Leanne T (8) on 27 Oct 2016

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By Nick Dent (153) for Daily Telegraph (Australia) (376) on 06 Jan 2016

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By Al M (1,263) on 02 Aug 2018

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By An N (89) on 07 Oct 2016

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