Review of Newly Single (2017) by Film R — 07 Jan 2019

One of my unexpectedly favorite movies of 2018. Incredibly original.

This review of Newly Single (2017) was written by Film R on 07 Jan 2019.

Newly Single has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Niall Browne (53) for Movies in Focus (52) on 02 Jan 2019

A dark and somewhat bitter dramedy, director-writer-star Adam Christian Clark's Newly Single is a punchy character piece that really draws…

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By Rich Cline (3,056) for Shadows on the Wall (2,096) on 07 Dec 2018

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By Karen M (410) on 04 Jan 2019

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By Margaret S (103) on 08 Jan 2019

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By Deirdre Crimmins (265) for HighDef Digest (76) on 06 Dec 2018

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By Sandi J (6) on 10 Jan 2019

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By Martin Tsai (390) for New York Times (5,786) on 04 Jan 2019

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By Rob Aldam (133) for Backseat Mafia (133) on 10 Jan 2019

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