Review of Road (2014) by Sandy G — 22 Jun 2014

Powerful movie. great insight into the Dunlop family.

This review of Road (2014) was written by Sandy G on 22 Jun 2014.

Road has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Geoffrey Macnab (1,253) for Independent (UK) (2,026) on 05 Jun 2014

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By Gareth W (142) on 21 Jun 2014

Senna meets closer to the Edge, 5 star tear stained epic documentary of the Road-racing gentlemen Ulstermen from the Dunlop family, inspiring…

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By Robert S (1,498) on 14 Jun 2014

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By Mark Kermode (1,002) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 14 Jun 2014

Slathered in portentous narration by Liam Neeson and a ludicrously over-cranked and incessant score, both of which conspire to undercut, rather…

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By Simon Crook (112) for Empire Magazine (3,326) on 07 Jun 2014

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By Trevor Johnston (624) for Time Out (7,510) on 09 Jun 2014

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By Kate Muir (612) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 22 Sep 2014

The adrenaline-fuelled view from bike cameras descends into crash-porn waiting to happen, as the film luxuriates in its own grief…

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