Review of Philomena (2013) by Victor M — 23 Jan 2016

Don't waste your time its a Weinstein POS.

This review of Philomena (2013) was written by Victor M on 23 Jan 2016.

Philomena has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Aw C (416) on 12 Feb 2017

Fact that it's a true story is dreadful. I'm glad she had strength to tell us what really happened to her and many other girls…

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Its hard not to feel sorry for Philomena, her ordeal being well portrayed - the scenes set in the nuns home are quite harsh and chilling…

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By Elle P (95) on 16 Dec 2018

Really, really liked it. The story inspired me a lot about forgiveness and how different people few that topic…

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Philomena encompasses so much so adroitly -- it really is a remarkable story -- that we can admire its structure as a film, even as we absorb…

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By Leah Sydney (37) for Showbiz 411 (37) on 21 Jun 2018

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Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench is miraculous, giving the title character extraordinary depth and resonance…

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By Molly Templeton (111) for Eugene Weekly (OR) (121) on 27 Aug 2018

Bittersweet and smart, Philomena is a character piece that carefully weaves in ugly parts of American and Irish history, a story that's as…

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By Joyde G (47) on 12 Mar 2017

Que roteiro. que atuações. que judi dench <3 (e a história é baseada em fatos reais)…

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By Evangelos C (60) on 13 Apr 2017

Just noticed this on TV, had forgotten all about watching it until I saw Judi. Then it came back to me. Quite a brilliant story…

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By Panos Y (179) on 20 Aug 2017

7.5/10 Great acting by Dench…

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