Review of Albatross (2013) by Meg B — 30 May 2012

Mystic Pizza would definitely rate above this,even.

This review of Albatross (2013) was written by Meg B on 30 May 2012.

Albatross has generally received mixed reviews.

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Newcomer Brown Findlay brings some laughs and energy to an otherwise predictable tale of family strife that is modestly compelling but ultimately…

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By Mary F. Pols (536) for TIME Magazine (1,130) on 12 Jan 2012

The performances are compelling (although Jones is underused) but the thin narrative is less instructive of the strange way female friendships…

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By Christopher H (1,747) on 05 May 2012

Albatross is your basic coming-of-age story made only slightly less average by a young and strong female cast of Jessica Brown-Findlay and…

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By David G (2,424) on 18 Oct 2011

Thank you to my friend Kate for letting me know about this film cos it would have passed me by, not a surprise when it's got such a limited…

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By Karsh D (1,216) on 26 Sep 2012

Brown-Findlay gives a tremendous performance in an otherwise gentle coming of age drama, in fact the whole cast does well but it's the strength…

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By Nadia C (185) on 02 Oct 2012

Summary- Seventeen year old girl, wears a conservative, repressed wardrobe which is indicative of her personality and demeanor…

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By Peter S (767) on 19 May 2012

Much better film than the critics gave it credit for. Likeable, happy and sad. Good Sunday evening viewing…

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To see such a talented array of actors working in unison with such a sincere, witty and multi-faceted script is an utter pleasure…

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By Graham Young (657) for Birmingham Post (543) on 18 Oct 2011

German star Koch (The Lives of Others) has a Burton-lite intensity, with Julia Ormond well cast as his wife and Beth's mother…

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