Review of Salinger (2013) by Bryan K — 24 Sep 2013

Movie was great and learned things I didn't know about him.

This review of Salinger (2013) was written by Bryan K on 24 Sep 2013.

Salinger has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Grant K (753) on 21 Jan 2014

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By Sean Nelson (32) for The Stranger (Seattle, WA) (891) on 21 Aug 2017

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By Steve J (513) on 28 Nov 2013

Wow, another cheesy documentary. It's interesting in parts but it doesn't spend enough time on what's really interesting (the writing, duh…

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By Dennis F (83) on 25 Jan 2014

I can only think that the critics who don't like this film should see it again. I loved it. Brought the private person to life for me…

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By Ryan G (1,232) on 10 Jul 2014

I kinda have to agree with the critics who criticized it... It could have been better. But I'm still glad it was made…

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