Review of The Glass Castle (2017) by Sara B — 01 Jan 2019

Adaptation of a bestselling memoir convinces due to solid direction and an excellent cast; Woody Harrelson is especially good as the free spirit domineering father.

This review of The Glass Castle (2017) was written by Sara B on 01 Jan 2019.

The Glass Castle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Joel Mayward (117) for Cinemayward (116) on 24 Nov 2018

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By Kyle Kizu (27) for MovieMinis (24) on 30 Oct 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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A man's life and plans for his family are like the desire to build a glass castle for them to enjoy…

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By Carolyn O (40) on 17 Aug 2018

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