Review of Smoke Signals (1998) by Elizabeth S — 02 Oct 2008

I really enjoyed this movie. It really shows life among any race any creed. This story tells the story of young men becoming men.

This review of Smoke Signals (1998) was written by Elizabeth S on 02 Oct 2008.

Smoke Signals has generally received positive reviews.

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A cute little film. Though, having heard about it before, I can say the film didn't quite live up to expectations…

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By Amy R (292) on 15 Apr 2013

A good story that fulfills both its functions in telling a story about a father and son and also the current concerns of Native Americans…

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I'm a little unsure of this rating, but know it would be somewhere near 3 stars (it's been a long time)…

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By Michael S (3,461) on 22 Mar 2012

A decent movie you never heard of, give it a chance…

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By Justin B (2,000) on 29 Sep 2012

Excellent film funny poignant beautifully filmed well directed. An excellent film worth watching worth owning…

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