Review of Total Eclipse (1995) by Shelby F — 22 Jul 2007

Quite good. It pulls off a decent balance of being humorous and serious. Though sometimes moments that are supposed to be serious end up as funny. Those crazy 19th century poets.

This review of Total Eclipse (1995) was written by Shelby F on 22 Jul 2007.

Total Eclipse has generally received mixed reviews.

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By All_Buttru4 (86) on 17 Aug 2022

Abysmal in every sense of the word,nothing here is worth watching…

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By Damien K (305) on 23 Jun 2009

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Love the subject matter - but where's the stunning dialogue ? Very pedestrian. Would have liked a bit more of the poetry - Leonardo Ok…

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By ! G-Man ! (179) on 26 Sep 2010

I must say I was severely blown away! I was amazed by DiCaprio he was beyond convincing as Arthur Rimbaud…

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By Clinton D (135) on 09 Nov 2010

This film catches a love between two men who are trying to help eachother one way or another, leonardo dicaprio catches this role perfectly…

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By Zoran S (642) on 13 Sep 2008

Wow, this film pretty much stinks and I should take a shower after watching it…

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My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane…

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By Cynthia S (730) on 13 Oct 2010

A young Leonardo...already an outstanding actor. He absolutely stole this film as his own even at such a young age…

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