Review of Maelström (2000) by Abhilash S — 23 Jun 2015

Dark, sensual, touching & funny. A Villeneuve masterpiece.

This review of Maelström (2000) was written by Abhilash S on 23 Jun 2015.

Maelström has generally received positive reviews.

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By Courtney S (554) on 04 Jun 2007

Some guy whose brain moves at like a million miles an hour told me about the place of the maelstrom in Norweigian mythology or something…

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By Shane G (161) on 07 Jun 2007

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By Ryan T (1,220) on 23 Jan 2009

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By Aldair F (87) on 05 May 2018

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