Review of Dear Mr. Watterson (2013) by Aditya M — 13 May 2015

It probably would have worked better as a one-hour special, but fans of the comic strip will enjoy this documentary.

This review of Dear Mr. Watterson (2013) was written by Aditya M on 13 May 2015.

Dear Mr. Watterson has generally received mixed reviews.

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A loving awesome tribute to calvin and hobbes I know getting an interview with bill watterson is impossible but the entire time you wish you…

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By Tommy K (167) on 27 Jun 2014

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By Daniel V (622) on 28 May 2014

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By Chris J (1,214) on 26 May 2014

Exclusively for REALLY big fans of the comic, but without Watterson himself, it's just different variations of people praising his work…

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I just love Calvin and Hobbes. Wish there was more here to discover…

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A documentary about famously reclusive creator of Calvin & Hobbes Bill Watterson and the comic strip which is still running in many magazines…

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By Collin C (145) on 15 Jul 2014

Yawn. A quite boring documentary, where they don't even talk to the namesake artist…

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By Johann M (432) on 02 Mar 2014

A bit of a let down, but overall, it does delve into some interesting side history. Pacing does feel a bit rushed though…

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