Review of Margaret (2011) by Jarrod R — 31 Aug 2013

Beautiful, meandering, unexpected....

4 Jane Campions.

This review of Margaret (2011) was written by Jarrod R on 31 Aug 2013.

Margaret has generally received positive reviews.

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A self-obsessed teenager of New York style privilege endeavors to correct a wrong done to an innocent, and that's just the introductory tip…

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By Emma Dibdin (195) for Total Film (3,532) on 28 Sep 2014

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By Colin D (239) on 04 Oct 2016

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

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By Alec B (1,705) on 15 May 2016

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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 Neil Smith (699) for Total Film (3,532) on 28 Sep 2014

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By Sasha A (18) on 06 Jul 2018

Excellent dialogue and strict attention to realism make Margaret well worth a viewing and an excellent platform to show Anna Paquin's talent…

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By Aw C (416) on 20 Mar 2018

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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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