Review of A Ghost Story (2017) by Edgar R — 20 Oct 2017

Very heavy on its themes but none the less enjoyable and intriguing.

This review of A Ghost Story (2017) was written by Edgar R on 20 October 2017.

A Ghost Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mrc_Brn (71) on 15 Jan 2020

Can't deny that I wistfully waited for the end of the movie. Interesting concept, but it couldn't keep my attention - at all…

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By Christie O (8) on 27 Oct 2018

Truly a haunting and memorable film. I waited a year to see it and it was well worth the wait. I plan to revisit it often…

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By Argenys P (1) on 13 Oct 2018

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A complex, dreamlike journey through the past, present and future, and one that makes you question your very existence in the enormity of…

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Here the question ¿what is a ghost? is answered in an original way…

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This extremely self-conscious, performance art-inflected piece that seems convinced of its own profundity is a largely unilluminating…

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By Compi24 (1,147) on 17 Sep 2020

Though it's absolutely not for those with innately thin patience, David Lowery's A Ghost Story has a ton of depth to its quiet, minimalist,…

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By Grantd243 (197) on 05 Nov 2018

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