Review of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) by Caz M — 12 Oct 2010

One of my favorite drama movies... amazing.

This review of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) was written by Caz M on 12 Oct 2010.

A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints has generally received positive reviews.

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I'm sure it's a fine film but it has almost nothing to do with the book which really sucks because the book tells a phenomenal story…

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By Tyler W (699) on 04 Oct 2012

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By Emily P (277) on 13 Jun 2012

Damn Dito…

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By Oxana (286) on 27 Aug 2014

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By Natacha R (48) on 21 Apr 2014

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By Trent W (260) on 13 Aug 2012

One of the most over-looked movies from the 2000's. Every single performance is gripping. Do not miss this…

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Given all the filmed memory pieces about screaming, violent Italian-American families in New York boroughs, I'm not especially thrilled by…

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By Max K (221) on 09 Sep 2012

Sad, funny, dramatic, and performances that cant be ignored. overwhelmingly brilliant…

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