Review of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) by Mike E — 16 Apr 2008

Wickedly beautiful. insane trick photography. I mean it got psychedelic! for 1927, this is a legend, and a half.

This review of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) was written by Mike E on 16 Apr 2008.

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

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