Review of Manhattan Romance (2015) by Mary B — 11 Apr 2018

This is a movie you have to see twice. The nuances are best appreciated when you have time to reflect and catch all the subtle subtext. Well written, gently executed,fun, funny & pleasant. What's not to love?

This review of Manhattan Romance (2015) was written by Mary B on 11 Apr 2018.

Manhattan Romance has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Katie Walsh (1,279) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 30 Sep 2015

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By Serena Donadoni (158) for Village Voice (8,525) on 05 Oct 2015

The director is all at sea with the choppy Manhattan Romance, finding nothing new in New York while self-consciously making a blander version…

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By Josh Kupecki (255) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 29 Sep 2015

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By Lee M (4,001) on 30 Apr 2016

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