Review of The Glass Castle (2017) by K M — 07 Aug 2017

Wonderful cast and I believe they will make the film so special.

This review of The Glass Castle (2017) was written by K M on 07 Aug 2017.

The Glass Castle has generally received positive reviews.

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La película tiene una trama muy sentimental y los actores son decentes; la recomiendo si te gustan los dramas basados en hechos reales…

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By Farah R (1,015) on 29 Oct 2018

It's undeniable that the performances were incredible in this film, but The Glass Castle is a long, bleak, and depressing melodrama…

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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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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 Aw C (416) on 01 Apr 2018

Adapting the incredible book is already a bad idea, but it's even worse when accompanied with a cutesy, Hallmarkian makeover…

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By Joel H (841) on 13 Aug 2018

An enjoyably nostalgic film with a lot of heart…

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By Avmon (3) on 21 Oct 2022

Many movies have a black-white/either white or black narrative thread, being very clear what is good, what is bad, what you should feel, etc…

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By Ashley C (536) on 06 Apr 2018

Interesting true story, but honestly wore it's welcome out halfway through. I cared enough to finish it, but it was 2 hours that felt like 3…

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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 Lee M (4,001) on 26 Jul 2018

Overall the powerful performances made it an emotional watch…

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