Review of The Glass Castle (2017) by Gina W — 19 Aug 2017

I thought it was a great movie. It seems people either love it or hate it.

This review of The Glass Castle (2017) was written by Gina W on 19 Aug 2017.

The Glass Castle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matt Ward (84) for Cinematic Considerations (84) on 19 Dec 2018

A flawed, but promising family drama, The Glass Castle might be fairly accused of playing things too even-handed…

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By Jerod S (104) on 01 Jan 2019

She grew up with a crazy mom for an artist and a drunk for a dad. This true story adaptation is painful to watch - but moving…

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By Sakis F (10) on 27 Jul 2018

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By Julianachavez11 (1) on 05 May 2018

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By Laura Hiros (161) for Diario La Estrella (Fort Worth, TX) (57) on 14 Mar 2018

The magic of Cretton lies in his ability to make [The Glass Castle's] characters multidimensional beings, their stories are true tapestries…

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By Sparky M (103) on 29 Oct 2018

They sure cut out a lot from the book but they still made it great. Loved it…

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

The Glass Castle is tonally uneven and haphazard, and intentionally so. It accurately captures the experience of living in a dysfunctional family…

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By Toby H (254) on 09 Sep 2018

This movie that I Just finished watching on Amazon prime kept my attention from beginning to end…

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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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