Review of Nebraska (2013) by Albert R — 07 Sep 2014

Excellent screenplay executed by fine performances. Loved it.

This review of Nebraska (2013) was written by Albert R on 07 Sep 2014.

Nebraska has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Doctor S (657) on 09 Jul 2016

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By Sham K (135) on 24 Sep 2016

Very good and very interesting movie! I liked the acting and the well thought out story. Definitely recommended…

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By Molly Templeton (111) for Eugene Weekly (OR) (121) on 27 Aug 2018

There's something deeply cynical in Payne's work, and Nebraska's uneasy balance of bitter and sweet makes it feel like a Willy Vlautin novel…

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By Martin A (401) on 26 Jan 2019

Wow! Keeps getting better and better as it goes. Perfect in black & white. All-star cast, great story, and director, and more…

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By Pat Padua (495) for DCist (403) on 29 Aug 2018

The movie's final act may be too sentimental for fans of Payne's satire, but that's what worked for me…

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By Donovan K (38) on 06 Jul 2016

Your heart will be warmed and your laughter will fly for this simple, yet brilliantly crafted story about a boy and his father…

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By Amheretojudge (1,029) on 01 May 2018

I can give you a free gift…

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