Review of Newlyweeds (2013) by Carlton B — 19 Jan 2013

Not your traditional Stoner film at Sundance.

This review of Newlyweeds (2013) was written by Carlton B on 19 Jan 2013.

Newlyweeds has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ann Hornaday (1,919) for Washington Post (9,851) on 26 Sep 2013

The wispy premise of Newlyweeds, written and directed by Shaka King, is kept afloat by its attractive, youthfully vital cast (along with some…

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By Denise A (572) on 22 Sep 2013

I saw this movie in NYC and LOVED it. The comedy ranged from subtle to in-your-face, while the weight of the film's drama was maintained with grace…

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By Lapacazo Sandoval (32) for New York Amsterdam News (32) on 19 Aug 2018

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By Andrew O'hehir (1,324) for Salon.com (2,725) on 24 Sep 2013

I’m saying that King has fearlessly forged into unexplored territory — that being the African-American stoner comedy, with an adult audience…

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By Matt Zoller Seitz (637) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 19 Sep 2013

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By Gabe Toro (98) for The Playlist (3,871) on 19 Sep 2013

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