Review of Jasper Jones (2017) by Daniel A — 28 Feb 2017

Miller and Weaving are amazing and the story flows with ease and grace. It keeps you hooked until the very end.

This review of Jasper Jones (2017) was written by Daniel A on 28 Feb 2017.

Jasper Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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It's compelling as a whodunnit, touching as a coming-of-age story, insightful as a picture of race relations and crafty as a drama about secrets,…

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By Sarah Ward (538) for Concrete Playground (635) on 13 Mar 2017

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Ultimately a bit light on the drama, but overall a reasonably compelling film with plenty of talent behind and in front of the camera…

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By Alissa A (9) on 22 Feb 2017

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The movie is not nimble enough to skip between its multiple ideas. It also doesn't do great justice to the enigmatic figure of the titular character…

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