Review of Lumière & Company (1995) by Sam R — 29 Mar 2012

Excellently vivid and eerie David Lynch short film. The imagery and the music will stick with you and leave you feeling uneasy. Just like the best of Lynch's work.

This review of Lumière & Company (1995) was written by Sam R on 29 Mar 2012.

Lumière & Company has generally received positive reviews.

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