Review of Waydowntown (2002) by Lauren W — 23 Nov 2007

This movie was interesting because it was filmed in Calgary, and explores the possibility of people living indoors for an extended period of time on a bet.

This review of Waydowntown (2002) was written by Lauren W on 23 Nov 2007.

Waydowntown has generally received positive reviews.

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This is a funny movie, very strange but in reminded me of a bet my buddy would wanna do. I love how he staples everything on himself haha…

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By Aerin P (4) on 28 Aug 2007

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With wit and empathy to spare, waydowntown acknowledges the silent screams of workaday inertia but stops short of indulging its characters…

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By Adam L (814) on 03 Jun 2007

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