Review of Being Flynn (2012) by Adrian B — 29 Jan 2013

Good acting but storyline is somewhat weak.

This review of Being Flynn (2012) was written by Adrian B on 29 Jan 2013.

Being Flynn has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Walter M (1,360) on 13 Oct 2013

Such a good movie!!!!!! Makes you grateful for what you have…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 07 Jul 2013

Besides deniro knockout performance as a homeless writer this movie is kind of cluttered and depressing…

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By Gus V (13) on 02 Jan 2016

Excellent human drama -- the subject matter is a little raw as it deals with addiction and homelessness -- but that shouldn't scare you away…

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By F B (850) on 04 Aug 2014

An average film but nothing special. Enjoyable to watch but it felt a little slow and flat at times…

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By Augustine H (906) on 02 May 2014

Well woth wtaching if you want to connect with Robert de Niro, the one we have lost a long time ago…

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By T W (332) on 18 May 2013

The cast outshines the script here. Worth a rental if you're desperate…

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By Al Alexander (533) for The Patriot Ledger (721) on 01 Jun 2013

De Niro has succumbed to the false perception that 'great acting' is synonymous with screaming and yelling every line like your career depended on it…

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By Tasha P (31) on 08 Nov 2013

The emotion is so raw, so human, it is very hard to remember you are watching a film…

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By Lise L (28) on 17 Jun 2017

It had alot of promise and some good acting, but it is not a very good or entertaining movie…

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By Samantha S (1,257) on 01 Jan 2015

This ain't a bad movie not a great movie it's worth a watch nice to see Robert deniro can still do some good acting…

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