Review of Margaret (2011) by Louis S — 15 Jul 2012

Wonderfully driven by intense dialogue and emotion. Even better if you're a New Yorker from the upper west side.

This review of Margaret (2011) was written by Louis S on 15 Jul 2012.

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 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 Cody C (666) on 06 Feb 2016

Perfect. The perfect goddamn movie. Watch the 3 hour extended cut though. One of the best movies I've ever seen…

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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 Kevin M. W (1,682) on 24 May 2016

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 Sab P (50) on 07 Jun 2014

A bit long but stellar performance by Anna Paquin makes this one worth seeing…

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A highly effective, deeply textured little masterpiece…

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

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