Review of Father of Invention (2010) by Kurt B — 14 Oct 2011

A pretty entertaining movie, not unique but definitely worth the watch.

This review of Father of Invention (2010) was written by Kurt B on 14 Oct 2011.

Father of Invention has generally received negative reviews.

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By Iain B (374) on 18 Jan 2012

Awalnya film ini dibangun dengan cerita yang menarik, namun predictable di akhir ceritanya, Kevin Spacey walau tidak menampilkan akting terbaiknya…

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By Mathieu T (10) on 31 Dec 2011

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By Keegan M (61) on 24 Nov 2013

I am not quite sure where I place Kevin Spacey as an actor. Some moments I really enjoy watching him and others, I am not so sure…

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By Alexandru S (53) on 21 May 2012

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This movie can't decide what it wants to be. Satire? Screwball comedy? Heart-warming dramedy? By the end, I still wasn't sure…

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By Stefan K (174) on 04 Sep 2012

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By Adam R (2,773) on 02 Jan 2013

We really enjoyed this movie! And it was nice to see the terrific Kevin Spacey in something offbeat…

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By Patrick S (1,063) on 31 Oct 2011

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