Review of Focus (2001) by Shaun B — 05 Nov 2009

Fantastic (though slowly paced) Macy film.

This review of Focus (2001) was written by Shaun B on 05 Nov 2009.

Focus has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jake C (820) on 11 Dec 2007

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By Linda S (229) on 21 Jun 2007

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By Ian P (803) on 02 Oct 2007

Powerful film covering race tensions between Christians and Jews during the 1940s in the US. Fairly entertaining and the acting was very good…

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By Eliza D (66) on 24 Sep 2008

William Macy ma man... too impressed to his performance…

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By Cindy K (55) on 28 Jul 2007

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By Melinda S (59) on 12 Jun 2007

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By Paul V (237) on 27 Jul 2007

Harrowing take on anti-semitism. Another great performance from William Macy…

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