Review of Freakonomics (2010) by Leo K — 11 Mar 2011

Just enough to make you want to read the book.

This review of Freakonomics (2010) was written by Leo K on 11 Mar 2011.

Freakonomics has generally received mixed reviews.

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Kind of a weird experience in that it made me think the book was probably better, yet didn't make me want to read it? Yet watchable. I don't know…

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By Frank Scheck (1,741) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 01 Oct 2013

Like the source material, it's ultimately less than the sum of its parts -- an assemblage of moderately interesting human interest stories…

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By Madison N (49) on 20 Oct 2013

Dumb. Overestimates what economists are qualified to say about human nature and happiness…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 18 Jun 2012

Doesn't really go anywhere that the book didn't. It really is a visual adaptation of the book…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 31 May 2013

Well, I'm afraid I've got to say that Freakonomics was quite underwhelming, compared to its reputation…

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By Shawn Levy (1,238) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 05 Mar 2016

Freaknomics is breezy, but you can't help but think it belongs on TV, where the filmmakers would have gotten more time with their subjects…

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By Jeff R (513) on 18 Jan 2014

Good documentary with lots of examples. I love the sumo part the most. It feels real…

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By Jordon J (666) on 01 Mar 2012

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By Vincent F (84) on 30 Dec 2013

One of the best books I've ever read and easily one of the most disappointing movies…

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By Mick W (33) on 18 May 2013

Other than a tidbit here and there, not really worth the time…

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