Review of Persona (2008) by Josh G — 16 Sep 2013

Maybe Bergman's best. Also mega-creepy. Notice the opening shot to which Fight Club pays homage?

This review of Persona (2008) was written by Josh G on 16 Sep 2013.

Persona has generally received positive reviews.

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By David L (3,419) on 23 Feb 2016

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By Pauline Kael (368) for New Yorker (1,403) on 06 Apr 2016

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By Brian B (2,161) on 17 Sep 2017

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By Nguyen Thuy H (133) on 28 Sep 2014

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By William W (979) on 27 Sep 2014

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By Ahmed J (108) on 20 May 2017

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