Review of The Glass Castle (2017) by Arthur S — 12 Aug 2017

Excellent acting and storyline. A must see.

This review of The Glass Castle (2017) was written by Arthur S on 12 Aug 2017.

The Glass Castle has generally received positive reviews.

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The tone jumps wildly between quirky family dramedy and the dark terrain of abuse narratives without finding the proper balance…

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By Dylan H (280) on 04 Feb 2018

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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 Serge L (642) on 24 Aug 2018

Sorry to say but I have not stayed on the film. I have unhooked mid stream because of its length…

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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 Joel H (841) on 13 Aug 2018

An enjoyably nostalgic film with a lot of heart…

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By Richard B (1,390) on 25 May 2018

Whatever tender and poignant moments there might be, in flashbacks to the early years of this grossly dysfunctional family, they can't compensate…

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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 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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