Review of Holy Motors (2012) by Frisia C — 28 Jan 2013

Beautiful and hollow. Powerful soundtracks. The only meaningful line: nothing makes you feel more alive than watch others die, the sensations of life...

This review of Holy Motors (2012) was written by Frisia C on 28 Jan 2013.

Holy Motors has generally received positive reviews.

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A day in the peculiar life of an actor. I think. Sort of. Mesmerizing and puzzling. If you insist on clarity, don't look for it here…

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