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Review of Opening Night (1933) by Tim S — 03 Apr 2009

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Cassavetes' alarmingly volatile reflexivity.

This review of Opening Night (1933) was written by Tim S on 03 Apr 2009.

Opening Night has generally received positive reviews.

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By Chiara M (46) on 30 Sep 2008

The way Cassevetes tells this story is undeniably genius. May be the best example of a story within a story in all of cinema…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 08 Jan 2010

So this is basically three movies in one, but all the parts work so well because the entire thing is anchored by another stellar performance…

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By Justin D (418) on 04 Sep 2008

This is the kind of old movie I like. It's from the 70s, it's slow moving, it feels kind of classic…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 25 Oct 2012

The beauty of Cassavetes style: Body talks…

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By Christina M (276) on 16 Dec 2008

Like every Cassavetes film it's extremely well acted. I didn't find the characters as compelling as his other films…

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