Review of Nebraska (2013) by Craig-Michele G — 27 Nov 2014

Small town USA with all the beautiful and ugly that goes with it.

This review of Nebraska (2013) was written by Craig-Michele G on 27 Nov 2014.

Nebraska has generally received very positive reviews.

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4.2/5 A simple and touching story based on some top notch writing and acting, lead by characters and personalities rarely seen done so well…

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By Jim T (453) on 26 Oct 2016

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 06 Sep 2017

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By Jason Bailey (832) for Flavorwire (598) on 17 Jun 2016

Forever typecast as nutjobs and con artists, Dern's Woody Grant is a little chubby, a little bewildered, and a lot unkempt…

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Nebraska manages to maintain a perky outlook, while still being bleakly realistic about ageing and the experience of living with persistent…

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By Matthew R (1,327) on 22 Apr 2018

Extremely beautiful film about a father and son and one last adventure. Definately worth the Oscar nom. BUY it…

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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 Susie P (37) on 09 Dec 2016

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

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By Sham K (135) on 24 Sep 2016

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