Review of Dear Mr. Watterson (2013) by Erin D — 30 Oct 2014

Cute enough, really love the comic, this doc is just ok.

This review of Dear Mr. Watterson (2013) was written by Erin D on 30 Oct 2014.

Dear Mr. Watterson has generally received mixed reviews.

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Yawn. A quite boring documentary, where they don't even talk to the namesake artist…

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By Shawn S (942) on 06 Jun 2014

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This is an appreciation steeped in nostalgia, something for fans of the strip to sit back and simply enjoy…

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By Ruairí C (39) on 17 Jun 2014

Joel Allen Schroeder was extremely successful in crowdfunding to make this documentary, which is as more to the film's detriment than triumph…

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By Kashfia F (141) on 03 Dec 2013

Really enjoyed this doc. Makes me want to go read Calvin and Hobbes from the beginning…

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By Scott J (1,156) on 19 Sep 2014

A loving awesome tribute to calvin and hobbes I know getting an interview with bill watterson is impossible but the entire time you wish you…

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By Tuukka P (229) on 02 Jun 2014

A documentary about famously reclusive creator of Calvin & Hobbes Bill Watterson and the comic strip which is still running in many magazines…

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By Chris O (947) on 24 May 2014

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A very worthwhile address of the art and industry of comic strips as a whole…

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