Review of Jubilee (1978) by Sarah G — 09 Sep 2006

This is a pretty odd film. Not one I would watch again.

This review of Jubilee (1978) was written by Sarah G on 09 Sep 2006.

Jubilee has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michael D (2,363) on 11 May 2008

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By Mark H (1,764) on 08 Mar 2008

I'm not too crazy about Jarman's vision of the '77 British punk era. Scattered scenes of chaos, sex, and violence. Not much impressed me in this film…

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By Generoso F (106) on 10 Aug 2008

Queen Elizabeth I is given a glimpse into the future by an angel only to watch the Decline of Western Civilization in the form of drug addicted…

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By Matt E (271) on 08 May 2009

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