Review of Waking Life (2001) by Becky C — 03 Aug 2009

A fantastic, thought provoking, and eye opening film. The animation is inspired and original. All around great film!

This review of Waking Life (2001) was written by Becky C on 03 Aug 2009.

Waking Life has generally received very positive reviews.

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