Review of Wakefield (2017) by Howard W — 06 Oct 2018

Great character study, beautifully portrayed.

This review of Wakefield (2017) was written by Howard W on 06 Oct 2018.

Wakefield has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lezee (801) on 04 Feb 2018

A man who looked after his family! Literally! It was like 'Rear Window' meets 'Castaway on the Moon…

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By Linda W (104) on 28 Jun 2018

Was good, the ending brought it down. It keeps you waiting for the whole movie how it will end…

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By Louisa Moore (249) for Screen Zealots (249) on 21 Dec 2018

An ode to discontent and resentment, a story of self reflection that's as thought provoking as it is imperfect…

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By Mae Abdulbaki (411) for Movies with Mae (104) on 20 Aug 2018

The exploration of the self in the way it's presented in Wakefield is both brave and daunting to watch at times, but the journey, minus the…

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By Everett (50) on 01 Apr 2019

Why this film was made, I do not know…

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By Whoiam D (257) on 18 Oct 2017

An amazing experience. Better to watch it with someone, because you will probably have much to talk about…

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By Al Hoff (171) for Pittsburgh City Paper (225) on 18 Dec 2017

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By Thiana Z (11) on 18 Oct 2017

An amazing experience. Better to watch it with someone, because you will probably have much to talk about…

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By K Nife C (218) on 25 Nov 2017

Everyone should ask themselves those questions…

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By John M (4,356) on 03 Sep 2017

Impossible to connect with the lead, a lot of thoughtlessness in the details, full of cliches. Very disappointing…

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