Review of The Man Without a Face (1993) by Bradford T — 16 Jul 2007

I forgot about this movie...good for its time.

This review of The Man Without a Face (1993) was written by Bradford T on 16 Jul 2007.

The Man Without a Face has generally received positive reviews.

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By Leslie D (151) on 28 Jun 2009

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Gibson's directorial debut is both touching and sad. It rises above being a melodrama with 2 great performances in the central roles…

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By Miguel N (8) on 23 Jun 2013

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By Anthony G (806) on 27 Mar 2018

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A quietly moving story, refreshingly unsentimental--great acting. In addition to a darn good story, you get to see a lot of Maine…

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By Love M (622) on 06 Sep 2009

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