Review of The Parallax View (1974) by Alejandro F — 10 Jul 2011

Not always narratively cohesive, but constantly cool- The Parallax View is a fine thriller that holds up quite well.

This review of The Parallax View (1974) was written by Alejandro F on 10 Jul 2011.

The Parallax View has generally received positive reviews.

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