Review of Silence (2017) by Reed V — 27 Jan 2017

Mr. Garfield's strong performance and the theologic, philosophic potency of the subject matter transcend the film's ungodly length.

This review of Silence (2017) was written by Reed V on 27 Jan 2017.

Silence has generally received positive reviews.

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By Leigh Paatsch (1,103) for Herald Sun (Australia) (1,081) on 28 Nov 2018

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By Byron B (1,084) on 01 Jul 2018

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