Review of Being Flynn (2012) by Choc S — 14 Aug 2012

The only worthwhile De Niro role in years.

This review of Being Flynn (2012) was written by Choc S on 14 Aug 2012.

Being Flynn has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 23 Nov 2021

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By Sean Burns (1,156) for Philadelphia Weekly (778) on 02 May 2015

I'm still not sure what this is all supposed to be about, save for a bunch of scenes that happened to somebody, sometime…

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By Skyler B (1,160) on 26 May 2013

Quite alternative yet accessible to a more mainstream public…

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By Tanvir M (350) on 24 Sep 2014

Glimpses of what made De Niro are seen in this father son relationship drama (based on a true story), and hidden within a thick layer of bleakness…

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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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By Mike N (816) on 22 Mar 2014

Im a fan of nick flynn's writing..and I thought the movie was excellent and entertaining as well…

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By Donald B (176) 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 Wiesy (14) on 04 May 2013

This is really a boring movie, the film has non action, non humor, non good plot, about this movie you can't say positive things, only dad…

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By Lisa D (354) on 30 Dec 2013

Not the easiest watch by any means. Not particularly what I'd call entertaining, but definately thought provoking and incredibly well acted…

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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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