Review of Margaret (2011) by King L — 18 Aug 2016

A highly effective, deeply textured little masterpiece.

This review of Margaret (2011) was written by King L on 18 Aug 2016.

Margaret has generally received positive reviews.

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By Brian M (1,664) on 07 Dec 2016

While Kenneth Lonergan has entered the cinematic lexicon again with this year's awards favorite Manchester by the Sea, it's beyond understandable…

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By Dolors J (45) on 19 Feb 2017

Watched the extended cut. Shame that, ironically, legal woes meant it didn't get a wider release as it's an incredible piece of work…

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By Zachary N (278) on 10 Aug 2014

Not bad. A bit of a grandstanding performance from Anna Paquin, a bit illogical in parts - but powerful stuff…

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By Kelly Jane Torrance (368) for Washington Examiner (271) on 03 Jan 2019

Let's hope [Director Kenneth] Longeran's next film doesn't take over a decade to appear -- and that he learns where his real talents lie…

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By Josh Larsen (2,042) for LarsenOnFilm (1,412) on 19 Feb 2020

Kenneth Lonergan, who wrote and directed Margaret, deserves credit for the framework and dialogue he provides, but it’s Paquin who channels…

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By Ruben Rosario (87) for Punch Drunk Movies (14) on 26 Aug 2018

From its majestic slo-mo opening shots of New York City pedestrians to its devastating closing moments at the Met, Margaret enthralls like…

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By Colin D (239) on 04 Oct 2016

An incredible hidden gem with beautiful cinematography and music and great performances…

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By Tarek F (12) on 16 Jul 2014

Writer and director, Kenneth Lonergan brings a struggled film to be extremely devastating, yet vivid…

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By Ondrej ? (83) on 20 Sep 2016

Original and raw. A list cast led by talented Paquin. Unique life of teenage girl, yet oddly familiar…

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By Carla M (91) on 20 Mar 2017

Extremely well acted, written, and directed, Margaret wastes none of it's three hour run time in telling a tragic, and beautiful story…

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