Review of Amelia (2009) by Jake D — 20 Nov 2009

Amelia looks like a nice woman to know, but not a nice one to watch.

This review of Amelia (2009) was written by Jake D on 20 Nov 2009.

Amelia has generally received mixed reviews.

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It’s all so glancing and superficial that the movie doesn’t seem to have a present tense. It goes by like coming attractions…

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With any luck this biopic of Amelia Earhart will also vanish without a trace. Hilary Swank is sorely miscast as the legendary aviator…

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Amelia is the Mack truck of flight. Heavy and lumbering, it delivers the goods, but there's not an ounce of magic in the thing…

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