Review of Savages (2012) by Andy W — 20 Mar 2013

Unwatchable nonsense. Since when did Oliver Stone turn into Tony Scott?

This review of Savages (2012) was written by Andy W on 20 Mar 2013.

Savages has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Elle M (60) on 29 Jun 2016

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It's lurid, sexy, funny, chaotic, cluttered, and if the grisly violence turns you off then Blake Lively _ playing a very dumb blonde _ and…

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By Alexander B (392) on 29 Jun 2016

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By Scott C (2,765) on 29 Jun 2016

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Long story short of drugs from one to another…

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