Review of Permission (2018) by Mj F — 26 Apr 2018

Some aspects I liked; some not. Good acting, though.

This review of Permission (2018) was written by Mj F on 26 Apr 2018.

Permission has generally received mixed reviews.

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Every now and then you run across a film in which a really talented cast takes a crack at a well-worn genre entry…

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By Jonah Jeng (4) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 08 Feb 2018

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[Brian] Crano's screenplay navigates these tricky waters with insight and empathy for everybody on screen, while refusing to offer anyone an easy out…

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By Marcos Gandía (63) for Sensacine (386) on 06 Aug 2018

An episode of Sex in the City with the mentality of another Friends [episode]. [Full Review in Spanish]…

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By Brian Orndorf (4,059) for Blu-ray.com (2,093) on 08 Feb 2018

When Crano digs into the psychological muck with this premise, he's generally far more effective a storyteller than when he relies on cliché…

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 08 Apr 2020

Personally, I liked it, I've seen a lot of bad romantic comedies and this one it's slightly above the average…

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By Ben Kenigsberg (863) for The New York Times (9,847) on 08 Feb 2018

If unwise remarks at a dinner can cast a pall over a longstanding relationship, then a great ending can redeem and even force reconsideration…

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By Awamy B (1) on 28 Feb 2018

Thought-provoking, honest movie. Great character development. Adult themes handled in a mature way…

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