Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Trent J — 29 Aug 2009

Technical wizardry outdone only by its ability to compel us emotionally with nothing short of the industrial know-how of mankind.

This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Trent J on 29 Aug 2009.

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

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By Dustin D (712) on 17 Nov 2018

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By Bret B (134) on 05 Sep 2013

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By Robert J (260) on 11 Sep 2015

A playful, haunting, creative and nostalgic spectacle with a tremendous score by Michael Nyman…

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