Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Loring P — 10 Jul 2014

Provocative blend of family footage and reenactment. Gets at storytelling and truth, how to get at what's real, family tales, multiple perspectives, etc.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Loring P on 10 Jul 2014.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Samir S (181) on 07 Dec 2014

It's like watching 5 dimensions of a person's life while the sixth dimension can only be constructed out of what we have learnt from the five…

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By Jenna I (601) on 24 May 2015

I was disappointed because I thought this was going to be more My Winnepeg or Rashomon than straight doc but eh…

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By Benjamin H (415) on 07 Jun 2014

This documentary begins in one place before completely turning itself inside out, leaving me with my jaw to the floor, tears in my eyes, and…

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By Jean-Francois B (19) on 19 Sep 2014

Interesting subject but left me with one question: Where's the anger? A woman leaves behind her a trail of lies and deception…

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By Frank Ochieng (928) for SF Crowsnest (189) on 11 Nov 2018

Immensely thought-provoking and reflective, Polley delivers an enticing documentary about the theme of obligatory dark family secrets and turns…

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By August M (90) on 27 Sep 2014

I was absolutely floored by this film. A dissection of not only the documentary genre but of storytelling in general…

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By Michael T (3,420) on 30 Apr 2014

One of the most powerful and original movies I've ever seen…

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By Donnie B (349) on 21 Jan 2016

The novelty of the way this story was told was good and interesting, but the story wasn't actually that good. Felt contrived towards the end…

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By Nicki M (953) on 11 Jan 2015

Such a great story. Told very well though the director stemmed to not have a clear vision from the start. Who would in those circumstances…

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By Ross V (116) on 07 Mar 2016

Polley's justification of this film being about memory and story telling, doesn't seem true, as these concepts are barely touched on…

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