Review of Albatross (2013) by Valerie P — 14 Oct 2012

Simple, obvious plot but enjoyable performances.

This review of Albatross (2013) was written by Valerie P on 14 Oct 2012.

Albatross has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lee P (829) on 18 Feb 2012

This reminded me of the classic 80's movie 'wish u was here' with Emily Lloyd. Great cast and a enjoyable funny movie…

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By Mad M (980) on 20 Feb 2012

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By Gary T (2,283) on 05 Feb 2015

WOW....WOW....WOW...WOW...WOW....SO SO SO BRILLIANT.....I HAVE JUST SEEN THIS MOVIE 4 THE 1ST TIME N THINK THAT THIS IS SUCH A GREAT MOVIE…

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By Ashley E (103) on 16 Jan 2012

Really enjoyed this film, had no expectations of it but Jessica Brown-Findlay was superb, she is a star…

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Although it may lack the rawness or intensity of an engagingly slick drama, Albatross is charming and peppered with good humour…

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By Bruce B (1,130) on 09 Oct 2012

Excellent movie free spirited girl meets strictly raised girl and the fun begins, all while the free spirited girl has an affair with girls…

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Brown Findlay is Wish You Were Here's Lloyd in spirit, passion and razor-sharp wit, but with far more, darker layers to her character…

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By Philip French (1,151) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 15 Oct 2011

Heavy-handed and unconvincing, it's Fawlty Towers without the jokes…

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