Review of What They Had (2018) by Corey A — 25 Oct 2018

One of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen.

This review of What They Had (2018) was written by Corey A on 25 Oct 2018.

What They Had has generally received positive reviews.

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By Philip P (375) on 14 Dec 2018

The epitome of perfectly competent, appropriately moving, and decidedly routine What They Had attempts to break the monotony of the family…

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By Larry S (330) on 09 Jan 2019

Terrific all-star cast and a remarkable directorial and writing debut from Elizabeth Chomko mark this film…

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By Alex G (1,313) on 06 Jan 2019

Wonderfully written and hard-hitting. Beautiful, honest and real. Stuck with me long after watching it…

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By Stefano C (730) on 06 Jan 2019

Wonderfully written and hard-hitting. Beautiful, honest and real. Stuck with me long after watching it…

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 25 Nov 2021

This is a sad family based drama about facing your parents vulnerabilities in older age and trying to do the right thing for them and to convince…

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By Eleanor Ringel Cater (614) for Saporta Report (Atlanta) (228) on 12 Nov 2018

Forster, who we first saw on-screen in Chicago 50 years ago in Medium Cool, may have delivered a career best here…

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By Scott G (1,078) on 05 Nov 2018

Fantastic story, moving and funny, touches all the emotions. Acting was truely world class. Will see again. Shannon is superb…

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By Michael Heaton (182) for Cleveland Plain Dealer (828) on 07 Dec 2018

The conflicts in this family are real and heartfelt. Occasionally, though, the dialogue sounds stilted and overwritten…

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By Bertaut1 (117) on 14 Mar 2019

Overstays its welcome, but the acting is terrific The debut film of writer/director Elizabeth Chomko, partly based on her own experiences with…

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By Mark_O (468) on 27 Nov 2018

Hard to believe that this is Chomko's directorial debut. What an amazing script and beautiful film…

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