Review of Stardust Memories (1980) by Pete H — 15 Jan 2010

A vastly underrated & misunderstood film. Among Woody Allen's best.

This review of Stardust Memories (1980) was written by Pete H on 15 Jan 2010.

Stardust Memories has generally received positive reviews.

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I tried really hard to like it but it got very tedious after the first half hour, I don't know maybe If I'm in the mood I might watch it again…

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By David K (1,644) on 15 Jan 2012

AGH! A Woody Allen film I didn't like. I kept wanting it to finish so I could cleanse my brain by watching any other Woody Allen film…

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By Joel M (772) on 18 Feb 2012

Wanted to refresh my memory of Woody Allen's Stardust Memories by taking another look at it…

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By Rob L (734) on 09 Feb 2012

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By Augustine H (906) on 24 Sep 2013

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