Review of The Glass Castle (2017) by Lee M — 26 Jul 2018

Overall the powerful performances made it an emotional watch.

This review of The Glass Castle (2017) was written by Lee M on 26 Jul 2018.

The Glass Castle has generally received positive reviews.

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My main issue with The Glass Castle is that it asks you to feel sorry for two unfit parents as they drag their family through the dirt with…

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By Carolyn O (40) on 17 Aug 2018

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By Private U (13,627) on 05 Mar 2018

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By Mia V (49) on 05 Mar 2018

I really and truly believe that a film should be rated on how it affects you. By how it makes you feel. Because isn't that the point of art…

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By Julianachavez11 (1) on 05 May 2018

The Glass Castle is a novel based on true story written by Jeannette Walls…

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By Christopher Llewellyn Reed (298) for Film Festival Today (161) on 25 Jan 2018

It's a great cast ... and there are many fine moments of genuine, moving rapport between them. I just wish the film did them greater justice…

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By Wayne M (365) on 05 Oct 2018

The Glass Castle is a nearly film. It's nearly a good film but ends up a flawed and only adequate one. The source material is inspiring…

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By Tashleigh S (1) on 04 Feb 2018

The story of a Mountain Goat! This was like a combination of 'Captain Fantastic' and 'Infinitely Polar Bear…

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