Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Chenthil M — 23 Sep 2013

Absolutely brilliant ! Goes to my all time favorites ! A documentary that grips you like a thriller !

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Chenthil M on 23 Sep 2013.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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The novelty of the way this story was told was good and interesting, but the story wasn't actually that good. Felt contrived towards the end…

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