Review of Unlovable (2018) by Deidre L — 23 Sep 2018

Saw this at the Calgary International Film Festival and it was fantastic. Charlene deGuzman and John Hawkes put on incredible performances. This movie will resonate with so many...especially women!

This review of Unlovable (2018) was written by Deidre L on 23 Sep 2018.

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By John Defore (1,351) for Hollywood Reporter (2,966) on 01 Nov 2018

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By Joe Leydon (915) for Variety (12,700) on 16 Mar 2018

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By Matt Shiverdecker (33) for Austin American-Statesman (501) on 13 Mar 2018

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By Jordaine Givens (7) for Film Threat (5,156) on 08 Nov 2018

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