Review of Silence (2017) by Fred B — 08 Jan 2017

Modern day epic! Amazing and harrowing in equal measure.

This review of Silence (2017) was written by Fred B on 08 Jan 2017.

Silence has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jake C (820) on 02 Mar 2018

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By Glenn Heath Jr. (311) for San Diego CityBeat (181) on 20 Aug 2018

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

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By Kelly M (407) on 19 Oct 2018

One of the most moving stories, beautifully acted and cinematography that I have seen in a very long time…

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One of the most immerse, spirit stimulating, questioning, frustrating, unpredictable films I've ever seen. Felt like a journey than a movie…

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By David L (3,419) on 20 Jun 2018

Wow, I never knew this history. I was fascinated by it and had to look up the history to learn more after the movie was over…

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