Review of Waking Life (2001) by Josh O — 08 Aug 2008

Sytytti hitaasti mutta sitten roihahtikin. Tosin meinasi tulla paha olo kun kuva heilui niin kovin.

This review of Waking Life (2001) was written by Josh O on 08 Aug 2008.

Waking Life has generally received very positive reviews.

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Waking Life doesn't leave you in a dream, specifically the dream of Linklater's previous films, so much as it traps you in an endless bull session…

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