Review of Transylvania (2006) by Helen F — 10 Oct 2007

Crazy and touching road movie with the delectable Asia Argento - and fab music.

This review of Transylvania (2006) was written by Helen F on 10 Oct 2007.

Transylvania has generally received positive reviews.

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By Vieras E (76) on 10 Nov 2009

Definitely worth checking out - great Birol Ã?nel, fascinating Romania and unique atmosphere…

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By Trevor Johnston (624) for Time Out (7,510) on 08 Aug 2007

An insidiously memorable visual experience, even if it offers only dazzling snapshots of contemporary life in the region which gives it its title…

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By Celeste H (35) on 17 Jun 2007

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By Laura Bushell (49) for BBC.com (1,500) on 09 Aug 2007

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By Ben C (1,824) on 21 Apr 2009

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By Derek Malcolm (772) for London Evening Standard (2,015) on 09 Aug 2007

The whole is lively and colourful but those who know Gatlif 's work may feel they've seen it all before. If you haven't, you may be more impressed…

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By Fabien L (8) on 30 Mar 2008

Asia Argento is wonderful in this film. the music of this region is attractive too, my body couldn't resist to wave with the rhythm…

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By Kaleem Aftab (340) for The List (2,018) on 03 Nov 2018

Clunky dialogue and weak plotting impede some of the more visceral and visual pleasures here but this is another fine example of Gatlif's osmotic,…

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By Adam G (845) on 17 Mar 2008

Quirky and interesting. I thought it started out very promising, but tapered off quickly and failed to live up to the beginning…

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By Myriam M (8) on 04 Sep 2007

It's wonderful, because it's so different from what we usually see... it draws you in - the scene, the music, the people... everything's so real…

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