Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Michael T — 30 Apr 2014

One of the most powerful and original movies I've ever seen. A search for the truth, in a story about how our lives and our choices ripple through the lives of the people around us.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Michael T on 30 Apr 2014.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Nicki M (953) on 11 Jan 2015

Such a great story. Told very well though the director stemmed to not have a clear vision from the start. Who would in those circumstances…

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Sarah Polley continues to become one of the most innovative and inventive directors working today and its proved by what she spills out on…

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By Amanda C (916) on 14 Jun 2015

Sarah Polley's Stories We Tell is a rare kind of film that is deeply personal, but also manages to find something universal in a family's secrets…

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By Laura N (265) on 25 Aug 2014

An intriguing documentary about a family and its secrets…

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By Dave J (1,987) on 13 Jun 2014

A slow-moving documentary that weaves together a family bit by bit. A must-see if you are a Sarah Polley fan…

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By James O (968) on 17 Mar 2015

Outdamnstanding, Sarah Polley. This movie has so much depth and frankness to it. I don't want to say a lot other than that it's amazing…

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By Lynden Barber (66) for Limelight (63) on 02 Jan 2018

Polley proves expert at holding back key information, revealing it at a point where she can most effectively recreate her own emotional journey…

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By Art S (1,002) on 30 Mar 2018

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