Review of Being Flynn (2012) by Cody G — 01 Aug 2012

This is a movie of great depth. Paul Dano and Robert De Niro put in incredible performances that draw you in and don't let you go.

This review of Being Flynn (2012) was written by Cody G on 01 Aug 2012.

Being Flynn has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Gman H (337) on 17 Jul 2014

The best I've seen from De Niro in a long while and Dano always delivers. [6/10]…

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By Vinicius A (12) on 22 Jul 2013

Engaging, fresh--the scene transitions never feel planned, rather they're organic; camera angles and presentation, both visual and narrative,…

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By Sammy M (153) on 06 Jul 2014

A heartfelt, well acted comedy drama from director Paul Weitz. Dano and De niro shine in this 4\5 very good under-rated flick…

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By Tyler S (1,583) 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 Ashley H (2,345) on 25 Oct 2016

Being Flynn is a disappointing film. It is about Nick Flynn who re-encounters his father at Boston homeless shelter…

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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 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 Dave J (1,987) on 27 Jan 2014

Monday, January 27, 2014 (2012) Being Flynn DRAMA This film is better watched at home than it to be watched at the theatre since it consists…

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By Deborah F (80) on 27 May 2018

Loved this movie. very sensitive acting, and the story is by no means banal or hackneyed…

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