Review of Wolves (2016) by Shay M — 08 Mar 2017

Great movie. Sevel F bombs but overall a very rich movie on many levels. Highly recommend for anyone over the age of 17 or so. This movie has it all. Excellent acting.

This review of Wolves (2016) was written by Shay M on 08 Mar 2017.

Wolves has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matt Prigge (853) for Metro (930) on 10 Mar 2017

The overly-contrived basketball game finale is classic Freundlich (which is to say eye-rolling), but there are times even he, not just his…

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By Aaron D (625) on 16 Oct 2017

I dont know why the lead was cast. He wasnt given any lines which is an indicator and had a double playing basketball…

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By Kristina L (2) on 05 Mar 2017

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for Common Sense Media (4,943) on 03 Mar 2017

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By Joe M (1,521) on 15 Jun 2018

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By Betty Jo Tucker (725) for ReelTalk Movie Reviews (1,771) on 05 Mar 2017

While 'Wolves' boasts exciting basketball scenes plus excellent performances, it's also too predictable and contains a very strange ending…

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By Galvy F (486) on 16 Jan 2018

(5.0 out of 6)- When we don't see something's coming until we see moments when easy shots become hard shots…

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By Martin G (778) on 25 Feb 2018

Malheureusement prévisible et peu convaincant, Wolves se démontre un film anecdotique qui ne se démarque pas du lot même si les acteurs…

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By Agatha T (26) on 05 Mar 2017

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