Review of Special Correspondents (2016) by Clinton I — 09 May 2016

More a drama than a comedy special correspondents is better than what the critics have said.

This review of Special Correspondents (2016) was written by Clinton I on 09 May 2016.

Special Correspondents has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Robert N (248) on 01 Aug 2016

Brilliantly funny movie but the feminists wouldn't like it. Probably why it gets a lower rating on here…

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By Porter95 (1) on 28 May 2016

Its a good movie, no doubt about it. But it isnt great. Its something you can watch to the end, but only watch it once…

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By Larry C (399) on 07 Jul 2016

There is no dramatic depth in this movie at all, it's dull, uninspired, predictable, and formulated. Grade: F…

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By Mark J (665) on 26 Jan 2017

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By Judge L (406) on 15 May 2016

1, the number of films that Netflix have made with Ricky Gervais…

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By Sussy L (2) on 08 May 2016

Enjoyable low key film. The show was stolen be Vera Farmiga as Ricky's self-centred wife…

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By Fergy D (18) on 01 Jul 2016

Probably the best Gervais movie, although thats not saying much- hes much better on TV. Did get alot of laughs…

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By Mary Clare Waireri (12) for Fan The Fire (489) on 12 May 2016

Gervais has missed the mark again with Special Correspondents, a lacklustre comedy that's big on absurdity but surprisingly low on laughs…

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