Review of Duane Hopwood (2005) by Michael Booth for Denver Post — 18 Sep 2006

[A] remarkably accomplished indie movie ...

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This review of Duane Hopwood (2005) was written by Michael Booth and published by Denver Post on 18 Sep 2006.

Duane Hopwood has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jill L (51) on 03 Jul 2006

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