Review of Laurence Anyways (2012) by Oj H — 01 Feb 2014

A fantastic film that needed to be made. A full experience of two characters under incredible circumstances.

This review of Laurence Anyways (2012) was written by Oj H on 01 Feb 2014.

Laurence Anyways has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Farran Smith Nehme (295) for New York Post (6,650) on 27 Jun 2013

At nearly three hours, it’s entirely too long, needlessly padded out with an intrusive interview-framing device…

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By David Lewis (299) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 09 Oct 2013

Laurence Anyways is a formidable display of French Canadian director Xavier Dolan's prodigious talents, but also a case study of a young talent…

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By David H (2,838) on 10 Dec 2013

I've heard critics say three hours is too far gone in telling a simple love story. They're right…

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By Aaron S (1,130) on 21 Dec 2013

Xavier Dolan needs to stop (but not really)…

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By Stefano C (730) on 29 Sep 2017

Is this too long? yes, most definitely. but it's touching and poignant and sweet in the best way possible. a queer film not to be missed…

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By Christopher L (626) on 24 Feb 2017

There is so much to like about this movie. The performances are incredible. The conceits, completely arresting. So much passion and torment…

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By Pablo E (236) on 10 Mar 2015

Una increíble historia (¿puede ser distinto con Dolan?) es el nuevo proyecto de este increíble director canadiense…

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By Margot Harrison (328) for Seven Days (657) on 30 Oct 2013

It's far longer than it needs to be. But it's still an absorbing chronicle of a romance in which one partner happens to be transsexual…

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