Review of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) by Brian R — 15 May 2008

Why Citizen Kane gets more attention for some of same reasons that make this a great or even better film is beyond me.

This review of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) was written by Brian R on 15 May 2008.

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Donnie Ray S (29) on 09 Apr 2014

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By Louise D (267) on 05 Sep 2017

A feast for the eyes and, simplistic as it is, a sweet tale to warm the heart. Lovely…

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