Review of Special Correspondents (2016) by Michael H — 29 Apr 2016

Funny movie, could've been shorter tho.

This review of Special Correspondents (2016) was written by Michael H on 29 Apr 2016.

Special Correspondents has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mary Clare Waireri (12) for Fan The Fire (489) on 12 May 2016

Gervais has missed the mark again with Special Correspondents, a lacklustre comedy that's big on absurdity but surprisingly low on laughs…

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By Simon J (87) on 29 May 2016

Good basic funny story. It's all fiction so it's a great story with humour and a little joke with the Americans…

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By Clinton I (7) on 09 May 2016

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By Adpirtle (28) on 27 May 2016

Not a bad film, but not one I'd expect to win any awards. Just another workmanlike effort from writer/director Gervais…

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By Erik D (234) on 15 May 2016

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