Review of The Family (2013) by Felipe S — 13 Jan 2014

Can't believe De Niro is in this movie...

This review of The Family (2013) was written by Felipe S on 13 Jan 2014.

The Family has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Serge L (642) on 27 Aug 2015

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By Jim F (603) on 31 Jan 2016

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By Nicholas L (663) on 15 Feb 2015

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By Ken K (360) on 31 Jan 2016

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By Joshua C (923) on 19 Apr 2015

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By Denolatte (1) on 17 May 2019

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By Ville H (331) on 03 Mar 2015

Tämähän oli aika hauska! Mustaa huumoria ja vähän jännitystäkin…

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By Audreythomas25 (176) on 23 Dec 2015

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By Sonny Bunch (405) for Washington Free Beacon (282) on 13 Jul 2016

Those excited for the return of Besson to the action-comedy game likely will come away disappointed from this jumbled, visually bland effort…

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