Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Natalie M — 31 Jul 2012

Very epic; very meta. It is unique; at times brilliant, at times melodramatic.

This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Natalie M on 31 Jul 2012.

Man with a Movie Camera has generally received very positive reviews.

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