Review of Being Flynn (2012) by River Rat S — 14 Feb 2012

Great acting. A bit dark and depressing in the gritty realities of the homeless shelter. Not sure I would recommend it other than seeing another solid performance by DeNiro.

This review of Being Flynn (2012) was written by River Rat S on 14 Feb 2012.

Being Flynn has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jason B (1,741) on 16 Sep 2013

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By Noel P (56) on 17 May 2013

As fresh as a marathon runners pair of socks. Can someone please let Robert De Niro that there is only so much poor acting that I can take from him…

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By Deborah F (80) on 27 May 2018

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By Vinicius A (12) on 22 Jul 2013

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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 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 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 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 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 Roxanne D (68) on 27 Feb 2016

While this movie is primarily about a father-son relationship, I found its appeal in its portrayal of what happens when your charity (towards…

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