Review of Taking Woodstock (2009) by Claudia Q — 24 Aug 2012

I really enjoyed it, dont get why it has such a low rating.

This review of Taking Woodstock (2009) was written by Claudia Q on 24 Aug 2012.

Taking Woodstock has generally received mixed reviews.

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Taking Woodstock start interesting, but went the film begings to show the festival, Woodstock stay disagreeably sweet and presents a not so…

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By Lucas M (648) on 11 Jun 2014

Taking Woodstock start interesting, but went the film begings to show the festival, Woodstock stay disagreeably sweet and presents a not so…

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By Connor G (714) on 01 Feb 2014

The characters were very poorly treated, but the environment of Woodstock was done exceptionally well…

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The screenplay is sharp and insightful, the period details ring true, and Martin is appealing as a dreamer conflicted about his homosexuality…

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Some colorful character turns cannot make up for the charisma void at the center that is Martin…

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Too long and with a fairly shallow story, but fun, funny and enjoyable moments throughout…

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By Daniel L (1,283) on 24 Nov 2013

Though it does not attempt to capture the spirit of Woodstock or even to portray the performances which have made it so famous, it is a film…

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