Review of Around the Bend (2004) by Regina L — 25 Sep 2007

Good, heartwarming story about families and forgiveness - infused with humour along the way.

This review of Around the Bend (2004) was written by Regina L on 25 Sep 2007.

Around the Bend has generally received positive reviews.

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By Blanky A (135) on 15 Mar 2010

While the film is more than a few degrees removed from fairy-tale reality, it too often dips into that same well of prefab emotion, at the…

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By Al S (553) on 04 Mar 2010

A terrific film. I loved every minute of it. Truly wonderful and outstanding. A great story of family and redemption…

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By Benjamin S (705) on 05 Dec 2014

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By Kerry M (319) on 19 Feb 2009

Although this has many fine actors in it, it could drive me slightly round the bend with boredom…

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