Review of Silence (2017) by Evan K — 07 Jan 2017

Assured direction from Scorsese with a great understated performance from Garfield.

This review of Silence (2017) was written by Evan K on 07 Jan 2017.

Silence has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matt Oakes (180) for Silver Screen Riot (180) on 05 Nov 2018

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By Late R (405) on 01 Jul 2018

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By Jake C (820) on 02 Mar 2018

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