Review of Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) by Michael L — 30 Jul 2013

My teacher tell this to me and my classmates....

This review of Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) was written by Michael L on 30 Jul 2013.

Fat Man and Little Boy has generally received mixed reviews.

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By A C (130) on 30 Apr 2012

Great for educational purposes, and it wasn't that boring because there were so many well known actors on this movie…

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By Ida K (456) on 22 Jul 2010

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By Adam D (1,043) on 02 Dec 2009

Good cast, but they don't seem to have their hearts in their roles. The period detail is so-so. Too long for it's own good…

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By Jonathan Rosenbaum (1,657) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 19 Jun 2003

Joffe may remain as variable a filmmaker as ever, but this time, at least, he gives one something really solid to think about…

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By Georgia - (16) on 13 Feb 2006

This movie looks a little too serious to have that kind of a title....and I don't see a fat man on the cover…

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By Cory K (220) on 04 Aug 2008

Ennio Morricone's scores are usually spot on, but his work in this film just served as a distraction, almost as much as the cheesy John Cusack/Laura…

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By Peter B (1,397) on 27 Sep 2010

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By Vincent Canby (762) for The New York Times (9,847) on 23 Aug 2002

Fat Man and Little Boy is so confused, so stunningly ineffective, that General Groves's hawkish statements are more persuasive than the dove-ish…

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By Ahmed G (11) on 19 Apr 2009

Amazing film. It shows that science can lead to wondrous and destructive discoveries. The story behind the atom bomb is very interesting…

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By J K (1,547) on 04 Jun 2010

If you're a history buff this is worth watching once, though might be a bit melodramatic for your tastes…

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