Review of Nebraska (2013) by Jackie L — 04 Apr 2014

Nebraska is dry and sardonic and features a performance of sublime structure from Bruce Dern.

This review of Nebraska (2013) was written by Jackie L on 04 Apr 2014.

Nebraska has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Donovan K (38) on 06 Jul 2016

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By J. Olson (540) for Cinemixtape (540) on 14 Apr 2016

Dern's line delivery alone - all of his lines are delivered as if he was just awakened from a deep sleep, a flashlight thrust in his face -…

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By Sham K (135) on 24 Sep 2016

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By Susie P (37) on 09 Dec 2016

A delight. beautifully executed. would be happy to watch again…

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