Review of Trees Lounge (1996) by Matt S — 10 Jul 2013

Really good indie film directed by Steve Buscemi.

This review of Trees Lounge (1996) was written by Matt S on 10 Jul 2013.

Trees Lounge has generally received positive reviews.

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By Will T (444) on 19 Oct 2011

I didn't care for this movie, I still like Steve, Chloe & Daniel but nothing interesting ever happened in the movie. It's not worth your time…

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By Ash A (27) on 07 Jan 2011

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By Stephen Holden (1,707) for The New York Times (9,847) on 14 Sep 2011

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By Sara R (297) on 21 Jul 2013

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By Joe X (92) on 02 May 2011

Just recently saw this for the first time but the bar reminded me so much of a place I drank in everyday for almost ten years which was recently…

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By Juan D (90) on 10 Jun 2011

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By Nicola D (175) on 30 Jul 2012

Slow moving, blackly humorous, character study set around one guy who continues to waste his life and the bar he frequents…

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By William M (1,438) on 10 May 2017

Not sure why this was rated so high. Acting was good, but script is basically about scummy people. I'm supposed to be interested in these folks…

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By Abby J (32) on 24 Dec 2018

Reminded me why I don't like bar flies. In that respect, the movie was kind of irritating…

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By June B (79) on 01 Apr 2014

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