Review of Nebraska (2013) by Isaac H — 29 Nov 2014

A touching, wryly funny dramedy featuring a pair of stellar leads that channels the style of the Coens' while maintaining a more mellow, wistful demeanor.

This review of Nebraska (2013) was written by Isaac H on 29 Nov 2014.

Nebraska has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Dingleberry P (18) on 15 Aug 2016

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By Jon Frosch (191) for The Atlantic (1,046) on 09 Nov 2022

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 06 Sep 2017

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By Morgan Rojas (191) for Cinemacy (191) on 07 Nov 2018

What is interesting about Nebraska is its feel, staged more like a play than a movie, which should leave fans of Payne's pleasantly surprised…

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Best line I thought Your dad have alzheimer's? No he just believes stuff people tell him. Oh that's too bad…

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