Review of Genius (2016) by Reed V — 08 Oct 2017

Admirable, yet unable to achieve the heights of its namesake.

This review of Genius (2016) was written by Reed V on 08 Oct 2017.

Genius has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jaime M (168) on 25 Nov 2016

Very compelling and heart wrenching story of the relationship of an editor and his author…

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By Larry C (399) on 18 Nov 2016

OK, All 4 Maxwell Perkins' writers were drunks. Sad…

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By Sarah Marrs (566) for Lainey Gossip (399) on 13 Oct 2017

For a film about finessing texts, there isn't much finesse in Genius…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 25 Feb 2018

An intriguing study of the personalities and torturous process behind some of the early 20th century's greatest prose…

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By Jimmy M (566) on 31 Mar 2017

A captivating story, one of many that would not interest ... except that it's non-fiction. Powerful performances thanks to spot-on casting. Bravo…

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By Jean Lowerison (512) for San Diego Gay & Lesbian News (11) on 15 Mar 2017

If you're looking for a spectacular visual experience, this isn't it. But if you're interested in writers and editors, this film is for you…

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By Thomas D (636) on 08 Dec 2016

A film about some of the greatest writers of all time, and the editor who found those very writers? It has to be really well-written right…

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By Lee T (145) on 01 Sep 2017

This was a beautifully acted movie which I found very moving…

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By Talal A (21) on 19 Nov 2016

Fantastic movie great acting by colin firth and graet acting by jude law nicole kidmen finally she back I love this movie so much…

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By Adam K (1,533) on 24 Jan 2017

A fascinating true tale performed exceptionally well. A peek into the literary mind and process. On Netflix…

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