Review of Smart People (2008) by Alyson E — 08 Oct 2009

Don't compare it with Sex and The City...

This review of Smart People (2008) was written by Alyson E on 08 Oct 2009.

Smart People has generally received mixed reviews.

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After its rough opening, Smart People settles down to be a funny, wryly enjoyable, effortlessly poignant parable of family life and a splendid…

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Poirier is a master at dialogue. His script crackles with sharp lines and he gives all his scenes a splendid comic undertow…

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Just enough warmth in this miserable lot of characters for a nice watch....the actors make this movie…

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