Review of Pay It Forward (2000) by 1869Ish . — 05 Dec 2013

If only this would have taken off, where would we be now.

This review of Pay It Forward (2000) was written by 1869Ish . on 05 Dec 2013.

Pay It Forward has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 07 Dec 2015

This is one of those heavy-handed liberal message films, but the idea of it won't leave you too quickly as the actors do a pretty good job…

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Sure it has its flaws but in its grande, ambitious take on life, it seems only apt that there should be some chinks in this movie's armour…

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The combination of restrained writing and direction and top-of-the-line acting is enough to make even confirmed agnostics want to believe in…

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By Ak M (42) on 08 Apr 2016

Airight, the ending is bad. But that only means the world is, though not exactly, shit…

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By Stefanos A (1) on 19 Aug 2017

A great movie that inspires people to help others…

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Too emotionally manipulative? Its an adapted screenplay for Godsake. Nothing wrong with the movie, its perfect…

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By Moore S (133) on 14 Oct 2015

Never watching this again! Too dramatic for no reason at all…

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