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Review of by Ann Hornaday for Washington Post — 24 Aug 2006

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Nearly every scene rings with its own ragged truth, which becomes increasingly painful as Dan's addiction becomes more unmanageable and as he refuses to confront the untenable politics of his own behavior.

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This review of Half Nelson (1985) was written by and published by Washington Post on 24 Aug 2006.

Half Nelson has generally received very positive reviews.

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