Review of Little Man Tate (1991) by Melanie G — 26 Feb 2009

Yet another wonderful Jodie Foster movie.

This review of Little Man Tate (1991) was written by Melanie G on 26 Feb 2009.

Little Man Tate has generally received positive reviews.

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(Jodie Foster joue la maman d'un garcon surdoue dans ce film. Voici une de mes scenes preferees.) Jodie Foster: C'est une assiette…

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By Lady D (826) on 09 Aug 2008

I liked this a lot when I saw it so many years ago. I like it less now. Not a good sign for the next viewing in 2025…

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By Ronilson A (43) on 10 Sep 2010

The feeling of balancing being exceptionally gifted balanced with getting on with everyday life is very well captures in Jodie Foster's directitorial…

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Una peli resultona logra conmover y hace que el espectador se involucré en este duelo de sentimientos…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 02 Jan 2014

A triumphant debut as a film director for Jodie Foster in a captivating tale about a pint-sized genius…

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