Review of Tarnation (2003) by Michael O — 05 Jul 2009

Engrossing documentary. One of the best I've seen...

This review of Tarnation (2003) was written by Michael O on 05 Jul 2009.

Tarnation has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Diego B (71) on 24 Sep 2009

A pesar de que tiene partes que se ven evidentemente actuadas, esta película es tan personal y tan real que me hizo sentir incómodo entrar…

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Caouette just gave a new meaning to the word film…

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