Review of Irreversible (2002) by Oscar G — 14 Jun 2014

Un avance histÃ³rico para la cinematogrÃa. Un referente ineludible de la estÃ©tica y el rigor.

This review of Irreversible (2002) was written by Oscar G on 14 Jun 2014.

Irreversible has generally received positive reviews.

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