Review of The Sessions (2012) by Rainer D — 03 Feb 2013

So unaufgeregt und unprätentiös und gerade deshalb so gut. Es hätten deutlich mehr Oscar-Nominierungen als nur die für Helen Hunt sein müssen...

This review of The Sessions (2012) was written by Rainer D on 03 Feb 2013.

The Sessions has generally received very positive reviews.

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Oh man, underrated to the extreme. One of the best indie movies ever made, and maybe John Hawke's best performance…

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John Hawkes' brilliant performance moved me on every level. This is one touching tale that magnificently strikes at the heart…

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By David K (1,644) on 18 Dec 2014

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By Private U (13,627) on 24 Jul 2014

Mark O'Brien: I believe in a God with a sense of humor. I would find it absolutely intolerable not to be to able blame someone for all this…

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By Leonardo - Malacay - S (1,068) on 13 Oct 2014

Amar, intimidad, que bonita manera de tratar la cotidianidad y la excepcionalidad de una persona. Maravillosas actuaciones…

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By Paul F (655) on 27 Mar 2016

The best of all the Oscar season movies. Silver Linings was a realIy, really good film but this is better…

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