Review of Z (1969) by Widjaja F — 12 Nov 2007

A classic satire political thriller.... a must must see....

This review of Z (1969) was written by Widjaja F on 12 Nov 2007.

Z has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ricardo O (219) on 16 Feb 2011

Costa-Gavras' Oscar winning political thriller, Z, is based on true events surrounding the assassination of democratic Greek politician Gregoris…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 31 Jan 2012

Just saw this for the 5th time. It's a gift that keeps on giving over time. Smart, cogent, well-acted, well-written, well-directed…

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 14 Apr 2012

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By Stephen E (810) on 05 May 2013

Quick cutting, understated characters, uniformly excellent acting and powerful themes are what make Z such a good political thriller…

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By Michael T (3,420) on 14 Aug 2011

Though the plot took me sometime to put together (I was expecting the film to take place in Greece, but the language was in French, and the…

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