Fear and Desire 1953

Critics score:
83 / 100

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Janet Maslin, New York Times: If Fear and Desire is uneven and sometimes reveals an experimental rather than a polished exterior, its over-all effect is entirely worthy of the sincere effort put into it. Read more

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Tim Grierson, Village Voice: Treat it like a wobbly, precocious demo from a 24-year-old with mighty aspirations, filled with hints of what he would become, and you'll be properly enthralled. Read more