Review of Backstabbing for Beginners (2018) by Willem C — 18 Oct 2018

Not fair for this film these ratings, solid acting, based on a true and fascinating story, well done.

This review of Backstabbing for Beginners (2018) was written by Willem C on 18 Oct 2018.

Backstabbing for Beginners has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Todd Jorgenson (1,852) for Cinemalogue (704) on 26 Apr 2018

Although the narrative momentum lags in spots, the film takes advantage of strong performances and captures its inherent moral complexity without…

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By Joe L (766) on 30 Apr 2018

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Backstabbing For Beginners is smart but I'm not entirely sure that it fulfills its entire purpose, we're presented with a very saucy source…

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By Michael Rechtshaffen (1,086) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 25 Apr 2018

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