Review of Margaret (2011) by Colleen K — 21 Aug 2012

Fabulous. I can't wait to see the director's cut!

This review of Margaret (2011) was written by Colleen K on 21 Aug 2012.

Margaret has generally received positive reviews.

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By Panta O (398) on 28 Sep 2014

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By Aw C (416) on 20 Mar 2018

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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 Octavian (187) on 12 Sep 2014

Self indulgent and wasteful of numerous great actors who all seem to have been booked for cameo roles…

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By Marcos R (35) on 22 Nov 2015

What a vast jumble! And, why Anna Paquin always picks nasty roles like this? Or, why does she always deliver her characters in such nuisance way…

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By Susan G. Cole (137) for NOW Toronto (1,621) 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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