Review of Salinger (2013) by Chris M — 22 Sep 2013

Very interesting documentary about author JD Salinger.

This review of Salinger (2013) was written by Chris M on 22 Sep 2013.

Salinger has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Doug H (123) on 15 Dec 2013

I'd say something about this, but everyone else pretty much said everything there is to say. Waste of time…

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By Lisandro L (8) on 25 Apr 2014

I loved this documentary and am surprised that it received such poor reviews. It described his enigmatic life and personality quite well…

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By Terry R (136) on 07 Nov 2013

This is a pretty great documentary. It has so much detail and after I watched it, I felt like I really understand J.D. Salinger as a person…

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By Brandon V (674) on 07 Aug 2014

J.D. Salinger deserves more than this boring, low-grade bullshit…

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By P. P (134) on 27 Jun 2014

For those captivated by Salinger's writing, this intelligent and often invigorating film provides fine insight into his world…

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By Vadim D (535) on 23 Nov 2013

I have no idea why this thing got so many bad reviews. I thought it was more or less perfect…

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By Neal Justin (7) for Minneapolis Star Tribune (2,416) on 21 Jan 2014

Too bad that Salinger offers no real insight into the elusive writer and is fueled almost entirely by trivial anecdotes…

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By Mark C (1,395) on 12 Mar 2014

Very fascinating insight to one of the most reclusive authors…

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By Jeffrey N (285) on 08 Oct 2014

2/3 of the documentary on reclusive author J.D. Salinger is engaging and fascinating learning about how J.D…

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By Austin K (143) on 22 Jun 2014

Interesting documentary that makes you wonder about Mr.Salinger…

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