Review of Waste Land (2010) by Steve G — 31 Mar 2013

Depressing, uplifting, and very worthwhile.

This review of Waste Land (2010) was written by Steve G on 31 Mar 2013.

Waste Land has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Matthew J (1,312) on 11 May 2013

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Although towards the end it started to feel self-important, the middle of the film was more than worth the price of admission…

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