Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Evan K — 07 Jan 2014

Fascinating take on the documentary format.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Evan K on 07 Jan 2014.

Stories We Tell has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Irene M (252) on 05 Jan 2017

At first the life story of two little known actors doesn't really capture the imagination, but as the real life narrative develops it does…

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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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By Andy P (1,510) on 20 Nov 2014

Alan Moore once wrote There's a notion I'd like to see buried: the ordinary person. Ridiculous. There is no ordinary person…

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By Tiberio S (353) on 20 Feb 2017

A rate film that tackles big issues (nature of memory, can we know others or even ourselves, the slippery nature of objective truth) in A way…

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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 Loring P (53) on 10 Jul 2014

Provocative blend of family footage and reenactment…

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By Jacques L (5) on 07 Aug 2018

Every character in this fascinating exploration of Polley's parents' relationships is compelling and articulate-- a pleasure to watch…

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 14 Aug 2014

Well crafted very personal tale from director Polley. Excellent…

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By Richard L (950) on 23 Aug 2014

A surprising documentary that begins with Sarah Polley and her family recounting a history of their mother, only to become something else entirely…

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By Agatino Z (2) on 01 Nov 2014

Along with Andrew Jarecki's Capturing The Friedmans, Sarah Polley's turning of the camera to her own past is an exercise in the uncertainty…

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