Review of Hello Lonesome (2010) by Lee M — 22 Jun 2012

The parts are ultimately greater than the whole, but Adam Reid's offbeat debut suggests a talent worth watching.

This review of Hello Lonesome (2010) was written by Lee M on 22 Jun 2012.

Hello Lonesome has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Stephen Holden (1,707) for New York Times (5,786) on 25 May 2011

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Its a good movie about real people with real needs. The people are weird...like real people. If your under 30 you wont appreciate it…

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By Debra O (6) on 18 Aug 2012

Worth watching. A delightful surprise and view into the human race with all it's joys and sadness…

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By Pat G (92) on 19 Jun 2011

I am giddy for my friends Adam Reid (director), Ted Gannon (score), Scott Rankin (editor) David Gioella and Mark Littman (Producers)…

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