Review of Special Correspondents (2016) by Jluis_001 — 06 Feb 2018

A film for Netflix that you can enjoy on a Sunday with nothing better to see and without doubt if you are a fan of Gervais.

This review of Special Correspondents (2016) was written by Jluis_001 on 06 Feb 2018.

Special Correspondents has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mary Clare Waireri (12) for Fan The Fire (489) on 12 May 2016

Gervais has missed the mark again with Special Correspondents, a lacklustre comedy that's big on absurdity but surprisingly low on laughs…

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By Jono M (88) on 04 Jun 2016

Really enjoyed this one creative new fresh and funny I mean the chemistry was great the cameos were neat and the plot twist was just whoops…

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By Pj Nabarro (328) for Patrick Nabarro (306) on 07 Nov 2018

Gervais wraps ingenious skits and initially wry conceits (natural by-products of his talents as stand-up comedian and sitcom specialist) in…

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By William M (1,438) on 25 May 2016

Gervais and Bana are both very likable in their own way, and it shows here…

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By Meth-Dude (745) on 23 Mar 2019

It had an interesting story, but it's unfortunately very cliché, predictable the acting is average at best and worst of all, it's not very…

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By Kapten V (98) on 26 Jan 2017

This film is a lot better than people give it credit for and is up there as one of Gervais's bests…

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By Jacob B (1,524) on 29 Jul 2016

While intermittently funny and benefits from decent performances by Eric Bana and Ricky Gervais, Special Correspondents is unfortunately weighed…

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By Glynis E (1) on 02 Jun 2016

Loved it .... not sure what the critics saw - but this was slick and clever. Gervais a master of understatement. Enjoyed every minute…

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By Larry C (399) on 07 Jul 2016

There is no dramatic depth in this movie at all, it's dull, uninspired, predictable, and formulated. Grade: F…

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By John B (4,244) on 26 Jan 2017

This film is a lot better than people give it credit for and is up there as one of Gervais's bests…

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