Review of Wakefield (2017) by Michael B — 11 Aug 2017

One of the worse movies I have ever seen. Just a waste of time stringing us along for no reason at all. Please do not waste a second on this movie.

This review of Wakefield (2017) was written by Michael B on 11 Aug 2017.

Wakefield has generally received mixed reviews.

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By David W (2,010) on 07 Sep 2018

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Dull, dull, dull. And the ending? I feel like that could have been the redeeming part, the reward for wasting 1.5 hours of my life. Nope…

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By Andy F (912) 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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By Brandon I (64) on 26 Nov 2018

Uneventful, dull, and lacking sense; Wakefield is an unwatchable drama even with a great actor like Bryan Cranston in the lead…

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By Pasha A (165) 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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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 Aaron O (291) on 17 Nov 2017

The movie's central idea points out life's main conceit: from the second you're born, you are forced to believe you HAVE to participate…

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