Review of Orphans (1998) by Frances H — 12 May 2014

Superb bittersweet tale of life in Glasgow.

This review of Orphans (1998) was written by Frances H on 12 May 2014.

Orphans has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jackie G (64) on 12 May 2014

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By Sandra A (250) on 12 May 2014

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By Huai I (17) on 15 May 2014

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By Daniel M (2,592) on 12 May 2014

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By Ro G (28) on 12 May 2014

This, to my mind, is brilliant. A gem of a Scottish film. Gritty and humourous tho I wouldn't class it as a comedy. If you haven't seen it…

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By Sam B (1,226) on 12 May 2014

This film is a masterpiece. Another one the critics loved to trash, but has become nothing less than legendary over time…

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By Kevin N (818) on 12 May 2014

There is no morale or redemption behind this pretentious trash…

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By Private U (13,627) on 12 May 2014

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