Review of Somewhere (2010) by Vinnie G — 08 Aug 2012

Was really looking forward to this but ended up being way too slow. Just watch the trailer and you'll have seen all the movie's substance.

This review of Somewhere (2010) was written by Vinnie G on 08 Aug 2012.

Somewhere has generally received mixed reviews.

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Only the patient movie fan will thoroughly enjoy this one. I like dramas and films like this, as long as story is good…

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By Larry C (399) on 24 Jan 2016

My least favorite Sofia Coppola film, but it still contains her trademark hypnotic filmmaking magic. Fanning is remarkable…

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