Review of The Holy Mountain (1973) by Jesse R — 27 Nov 2007

Spoiler Alert: You are the Holy Mountain.

This review of The Holy Mountain (1973) was written by Jesse R on 27 Nov 2007.

The Holy Mountain has generally received very positive reviews.

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Uma das películas mais impressionantes de todo o cinema, muito mais que um filme, muito mais que uma história e muito mais que um roteiro…

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By Jason J (1,369) on 24 Apr 2014

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It is hard to say whether Jodorowsky is a visionary or a crackpot but it doesn't really matter because he is the living embodiment of the artistic…

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By Scott J (1,156) on 28 Jun 2014

Surreal, visually striking, thought provoking...and then it completely falls apart at the end…

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By Peter E (305) on 17 Jun 2014

One of the first scenes in The Holy Mountain features horned lizards dressed as Aztecs battling giant toads dressed as Spanish conquistadors…

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By Aaron M (1,334) on 26 Mar 2015

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