Review of Footnote (2011) by Sean S — 08 Jul 2013

This is a movie about details and minutia about fathers and sons, grudges, love and differences. It very well done but it is very dense at times and the subtitles fly fast and furious.

This review of Footnote (2011) was written by Sean S on 08 Jul 2013.

Footnote has generally received positive reviews.

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Slow, boring, and the ending feels unfinished. Not much to see here…

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By Miku P (28) on 16 Sep 2012

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