Review of The Homesman (2014) by Jillian S — 31 Aug 2015

Very well done and probably very realistic but incredibly vulgar and heartbreaking.

This review of The Homesman (2014) was written by Jillian S on 31 Aug 2015.

The Homesman has generally received positive reviews.

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This was a surprisingly good movie. The shit thats said in this movie is fucking gold, funny as shit. Pretty sad too doh…

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By John M (4,356) on 20 Aug 2016

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By Judika W (2) on 17 Nov 2018

I love this film for so many reasons. I found myself wanting to relate to one woman, and could not…

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By Josh W (836) on 31 May 2017

Very atmospheric film with a strong sense of place. There are a twist which I found totally unexpected and it turned the film on its head…

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By Jenny B (227) on 12 Mar 2016

A movie experience I am not likely to forget and I have seen (and forgotten) many, many Western Movies. Quiet, strong, haunting and magnificent…

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By Jason Bailey (832) for Flavorwire (598) on 06 Jun 2016

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