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By Ted H (183) on 05 Aug 2007

The only successful argument for sadism in art…

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By Labiba L (3) on 05 Aug 2007

I can never forget this disturbing film, I Loved it... it is one of the most amazingly creative films…

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By Maya O (8) on 04 Aug 2007

This is one of the most disturbing movies I have ever seen, and also one of the best…

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By Toni S (459) on 04 Aug 2007

Mr. Spica es uno de los personajes más guarros y desagradables de la historia del cine. La música de la película es una pasada…

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By Marina R (37) on 25 Jul 2007

This is a film that is definately an acquired taste..so operatic in it's vision..brutal examination of human excess…

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By Rachel V (37) on 25 Jul 2007

I understand why I am suppose to like this movie. I just don't and I have tried....several times. Guess it's just not my cup of tea…

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By Dan T (421) on 24 Jul 2007

Simultaneously gorgeous and grotesque, stunning and disturbing. Amazing use of colour…

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By Francis B (58) on 23 Jul 2007

Le titre dit a quoi on doit s'attendre au film…

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By David S (4,459) on 22 Jul 2007

Saw this in San Jose around 1990/1990. Was pretty interesting. Also so Like Water for Chocolate around then, as well…

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By Orlaith R (2) on 22 Jul 2007

This film has stayed with me forever...astounding experience…

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By Jeff E (94) on 19 Jul 2007

This movie is why Gambon should never be allowed near Dumbledore…

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By Steinar S (61) on 19 Jul 2007

Terrifically beautiful and bloody and dreadful and everything else…

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By Kaherawaks T (10) on 18 Jul 2007

At first I wasn't sure, but then I really got into it. sad, but satisfying. i've never wanted to see a movie character die so badly…

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By Alexandria M (95) on 15 Jul 2007

The is Greenaway at his best; sick, twisted, yet hopelessly romantic. Also, some of the most wonderful cinematography I've ever seen…

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By Drew F (92) on 13 Jul 2007

The best of Peter Greenaway. One of the most spectacular films I've ever seen…

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By Murray S (110) on 13 Jul 2007

Reminded of this while slagging of Gambon's Dumbledore! He's excellent in this though! Try the cock…

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By Argy R (1) on 13 Jul 2007

Have you ever seen a painting coming to life? Here is your chance…

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By Sans S (31) on 10 Jul 2007

Like the F-Word on acid. Sort of sinister cross between Terry Gilliam and A Clockwork Orange…

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By Sean F (491) on 04 Jul 2007

An unusual Black-Comedy, but worth watching for Gambon's amusing character…

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By Yvan C (117) on 03 Jul 2007

A bit artsy fartsy. But I really really like this. Michael Gambon is amazing. The colours are dead on. Suck it and see…

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