Review of August: Osage County (2013) by Theodore C — 04 May 2014

Great performances all round; a little lackluster in the plot.

This review of August: Osage County (2013) was written by Theodore C on 04 May 2014.

August: Osage County has generally received positive reviews.

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By Inaneswine (123) on 14 Nov 2017

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If you think your family is dysfunctional, spend a couple hours with the Weston family of Osage County, Oklahoma, and you'll think your family…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 24 Jul 2016

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 22 Apr 2017

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By Ls M (3) on 12 Dec 2016

The worst movie of 2013. There is nothing more to say. Don't watch it. I totally understand why the patriarch kills himself…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 10 Nov 2017

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By Thomas P (1,379) on 07 Apr 2017

All yelling and tears with no resolve. Its bs - painted all southern and 'perty like', but no charm in the least…

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