Review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) by Farah R — 11 Mar 2016

There's something strangely entertaining about this movie. Only Lovers Left Alive offers a new insight on the Vampiric genre that is both smart and fun.

This review of Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) was written by Farah R on 11 Mar 2016.

Only Lovers Left Alive has generally received positive reviews.

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By Britt Hayes (65) for ScreenCrush (954) on 16 Mar 2017

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By Eva P (31) on 23 Jun 2016

Enjoyed the music in this movie as well as how it seemed true love was portrayed, way to modernize vampires well…

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