Review of Hideous Kinky (1999) by Harini T — 17 Jun 2008

Not one of Kate Winslet's best films but at least she displays her fabulous nawks (again).

This review of Hideous Kinky (1999) was written by Harini T on 17 Jun 2008.

Hideous Kinky has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jingbo W (177) on 08 Mar 2011

Really touching and beautiful…

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By Private U (13,627) on 07 Sep 2008

Good movie - following her decision I'm dazzled, and brought out thoughts of my own negative self image and the desire to travel…

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By Karen A (168) on 22 Dec 2008

Great movie! Fascinating story plot about the adventures of a young woman and her two daughters. Definitely worth seeing…

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By Fazal K (2) on 28 Jun 2009

I feel as if the book must be better since there seems to be a lot of interest in it. The film, however, leaves a bit to be desired…

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By Don N (112) on 17 Feb 2009

Normally I think I would say this was too spare a movie. but it hit the right tone of sentimental…

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By Leah Z (30) on 30 Aug 2008

Beautiful movie filmed in lovely Morocco with powerful acting from Kate and the young kids…

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By Maitland Mcdonagh (2,150) for TV Guide (1,527) on 26 Apr 2012

The film's gradual slide into a darker vision of the casual selfishness and presumption that often lay at the heart of Westerners' mind-bending…

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By Hans J. E (439) on 22 Jun 2010

For a film about a hippie single mother from London stuck in the 1970s Morocco with two young children Hideous Kinky is surprisingly dull…

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By Priti P (36) on 19 Sep 2013

First and foremost, the movie has nothing to do with its name. It is based on Esther Freud's novel of the same name…

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By Tamsin S (16) on 07 Nov 2008

Loved Kate Winslet, but just couldn't get into the story…

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