Review of The Danish Girl (2015) by Leong C — 26 Mar 2016

Although the set up is rather uninteresting, it is well executed by Oscar-worthy performance....

This review of The Danish Girl (2015) was written by Leong C on 26 Mar 2016.

The Danish Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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The Danish Girl is such a bore that not even Alicia Vikander and her terrific performance could improve this drudgery…

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By Mohar Basu (50) for The Times of India (879) on 08 Nov 2017

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By Katie S (632) on 10 Feb 2017

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By Johann M (432) on 25 Jun 2017

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Fantastic performances for sure but I am very disappoitned with how many liberties they took when telling this story…

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By Ian E (655) on 17 Apr 2017

This movie is well acted and well put together. I do enjoy all the talent behind this film…

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Considering Elbe's legacy and her importance to trans history, there's something a little strange and uncomfortable about watching The Danish Girl…

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