Review of Stronger (2017) by Derrick M — 28 Jan 2018

Superb dramatic story Jake Gyllenhall gives a great performance. Moving and beautifully made.

This review of Stronger (2017) was written by Derrick M on 28 Jan 2018.

Stronger has generally received positive reviews.

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By Frame R (77) on 29 Mar 2018

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By Alison Rowat (245) for The Herald (Scotland) (244) on 22 Aug 2018

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By Denis S (48) on 24 Jun 2018

Stronger is a film I wish would be so much better. But it only hits all the marks in the last half an hour…

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By Reuben M (63) on 04 Nov 2018

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