Review of Half Nelson (1985) by Alexandra H — 18 Feb 2010

Awesome, great performance by Ryan Gosling!!

This review of Half Nelson (1985) was written by Alexandra H on 18 Feb 2010.

Half Nelson has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Brett C (553) on 11 Jan 2015

Nice indie flick that proved Gosling will be offering more fantastic performances in the future…

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By Ankur B (139) on 18 Apr 2014

Ryan Gosling's raw talent creates a fascinating character study that is propelled by the chemistry he shares with Shareeka Epps, who's performance…

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By Sajal R (2) on 31 Oct 2017

I could relate to it so much. I could relate to the depression. To the selflessness. To the spirit of overcoming…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 12 Sep 2015

A story about addiction and inner failings Half Nelson is a great heartwarming story backed by two first class performances…

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By Leena L (663) on 06 Sep 2015

Beautiful and educational story, if you can tolerate the druggie stuff. All well that ends well? Ryan Gosling does always a good job in his roles…

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By Krista B (147) on 15 Feb 2016

Buen cine pero, insustancial. En cualquier caso, merece la pena solo por la actuación de Ryan Gosling…

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By Timothy M (796) on 06 Feb 2015

Written and directed by Ryan Fleck, (Sugar (2008) It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) Mississippi Grind (2014)), and co-written and produced…

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By Flying S (53) on 28 Jul 2014

Habis nonton begaya sok gosling (berlangsung 15 menit)…

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By Sanal R (255) on 25 Apr 2014

Gosling proves that he is one of the most talented actors of our age with a tense & powerful performance as the self-destructive teacher…

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By James M (2,946) on 28 Jan 2014

Loved it. a question: fave bit? (there is a right answer) go watch it now…

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