Review of Phil Spector (2013) by Hrant B — 29 Jul 2013

One star for Pacino and another for Mirren... as for the movie, especially after waiting a month to watch it? extremely disappointing!!!

This review of Phil Spector (2013) was written by Hrant B on 29 Jul 2013.

Phil Spector has generally received mixed reviews.

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It's as if Mamet, who directed as well as wrote, decided that the point of the venture was Pacino and didn't much bother to paint in around the star…

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By Eric J (681) on 21 May 2013

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By Hank Stuever (48) for Washington Post (9,851) on 21 May 2013

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