Review of The Wolfpack (2015) by Scott C — 16 Jul 2015

A fascinating, worthwhile documentary of an unusual family.

This review of The Wolfpack (2015) was written by Scott C on 16 Jul 2015.

The Wolfpack has generally received positive reviews.

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By Berni E (366) on 10 May 2016

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By Tim G (1,197) on 06 Mar 2016

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By Tim M (3,013) on 13 Oct 2016

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By Truman T (5) on 05 Feb 2017

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By Joseph A (424) on 25 Mar 2016

Just makes you rethink your own life…

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Dizzying, claustrophobic documentary about the infamous NYC shut-ins. Cinematically reminded me of The Act of Killing…

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By Matt G (2,017) on 12 Jan 2016

First off: The reenactments the Angulo brothers made of their favorite films are hilarious and sweet…

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By Jei P (142) on 05 Jan 2016

What an extraordinary journey of this family! if any of the brothers made a movie, ill be watching it…

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By Art S (1,002) on 10 Jun 2016

A Sundance winner, this documentary uncovered the secret life of seven children (six of them boys) who were confined to their Lower East Side…

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