Vertical Expectations

May. 24,2011      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Vertical Expectations is a documentary that explores the nexus between architecture, development and society through an ethnographic analysis of the current building of the Shard.

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Reviews

Smartorhypo
2011/05/24

Highly Overrated But Still Good

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Matialth
2011/05/25

Good concept, poorly executed.

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Console
2011/05/26

best movie i've ever seen.

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Sarita Rafferty
2011/05/27

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

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