Review of Powder (1995) by Johnson L — 10 Sep 2007

Very real. This is life. And what life can be.

This review of Powder (1995) was written by Johnson L on 10 Sep 2007.

Powder has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 07 Dec 2012

Very strange yet interesting film.For all its flaws, Powder is still worthwhile for attempting to be unique and well intentioned…

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By Steve M (1,420) on 09 Jun 2012

Saw it when it first came out, thought it was very moving, so I'm watching it on Bluray tonight…

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By Ejiro E (3) on 19 Mar 2013

You really have to watch it to understand it but its great…

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By Steven C (1,252) on 18 Jul 2012

It'd be two-and-a-half if not for Jeff Goldblum…

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By Cassidy K (10) on 22 Mar 2014

I love this movie. We use it in my daycare to show the importance of acceptance in kids with special abilities…

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By Charley R (21) on 06 Apr 2012

Brilliant; Who would have thought that Einstein's relativity theory could have so much body that it can be turned into a movie…

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By John O (1,007) on 30 Mar 2015

Powder is an excellent film. It is about a young bald albino boy with unique powers who shakes up the rural community he lives in…

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By Jude P (456) on 08 Aug 2014

It's emotional and will resonate in your mind for ever. The best work of Salva…

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By Nick P (974) on 30 Nov 2014

Ohhh just found this... I watched this film when I was young and it really impacted on me…

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By April W (341) on 18 Oct 2012

I loved this movie. It's not the best screenplay ever, but its got some great stuff and is very unique…

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