Review of Tape (2001) by Alyssa C — 10 Oct 2008

It's official: Richard Linklater is the man.

This review of Tape (2001) was written by Alyssa C on 10 Oct 2008.

Tape has generally received positive reviews.

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If I was in an isolated motel room set with anyone other than Hawke, Leonard or Thurman, I would have checked out after the first 5 minutes...these…

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By Alexander R (536) on 05 Sep 2013

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By Brett A (475) on 16 Feb 2011

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