Review of No (2012) by Rod G — 01 Mar 2013

An uninspiring look at an inspiring event.

This review of No (2012) was written by Rod G on 01 Mar 2013.

No has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul B (2,474) on 13 Dec 2014

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Great reviews across the board but this really wasn't for me, I'll be honest you're gonna need to be in the mood to sit down to watch a 2hr…

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By Richard I (201) on 06 Mar 2017

Gael Garcia Bernal is just amazing in it and while it's messy, there are so many beautiful scenes…

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Using a film making method to take the mind back to 70s film (albeit in a film set in the 80s), No chronicles the brave struggle of those who…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 04 Jan 2017

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