Review of Downloading Nancy (2008) by Kurt Loder for MTV — 07 Jun 2009

Maria Bello and Jason Patric in a world of pain.

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This review of Downloading Nancy (2008) was written by Kurt Loder and published by MTV on 07 Jun 2009.

Downloading Nancy has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tasos L (452) on 22 Sep 2012

Maria Bello's performance is a tour de force; the rest of the movie will have you reaching for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors…

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By Danielle K (539) on 13 Apr 2013

This film is way too caught up on being creepy. It struggles to tell a story, it is completely consumed by the bleak nature of itself…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 06 Feb 2010

Downloading Nancy is a nasty exploitation flick tarted up with art-house actors and psychobabble…

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By Christy S (48) on 09 Aug 2010

Holy Shit Balls, what the hell. Not sure, still not sure, a few weeks later. Not a lovey dovey film in no way, it is dark and sadistic…

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By Mike C (1,722) on 04 Mar 2012

Seems like most people want to trash this film, despite it being more of a sad tale that just seems to sink further and further down as the…

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By Olly H (260) on 09 Aug 2010

Depressing view on a tortured soul....this is no feel good movie at all...great acting by bello....three stars because it ruined my evening…

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By Ryan B (2,114) on 13 Jan 2010

** (out of four) I tend to like films that are about people who are depressed and having difficulty coping with their lives…

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By Nikolaos S (38) on 21 Mar 2010

Not too badly made but not that interesting either…

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By Joe A (721) on 13 Jan 2010

Maria Bello gives a strong performance in an otherwise dull and depressing movie…

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