Review of Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) by Jared A — 06 Apr 2014

Extremely boring, super slow, uneventful, predictable but good acting.

This review of Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) was written by Jared A on 06 Apr 2014.

Ain't Them Bodies Saints has generally received positive reviews.

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Director Lowery's previous work with Affleck and Mara but whereas the recent 'Ghost Story' was difficult but thought provoking this is startlingly…

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By Esteban G (391) on 31 May 2014

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By Les E (496) on 13 Oct 2014

This was just a slow dawdle to disaster. Although it was made with care it was clear early on exactly what was going to happen…

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Das Liebespaar Bob (Casey Affleck) und Ruth (Rooney Mara) erwartet ein Baby und stockt die Finanzen statt mit Kredit lieber per Raubüberfall…

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