Review of Welcome to Marwen (2018) by Tracie S — 07 Jan 2019

This was one of the most poignent movies I've ever seen. Anyone who has ever been a victim can relate to the crippling social terror and fantasy world that he lives in.

This review of Welcome to Marwen (2018) was written by Tracie S on 07 Jan 2019.

Welcome to Marwen has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jamie East (261) for The Sun (UK) (932) on 03 Jan 2019

It's touching, funny and tragic and much like Tom Hanks as Gump or Michael J Fox as McFly, Zemeckis struck gold here with Carell - who can't…

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 28 Mar 2019

A well intentioned yet flawed film in which Robert Zemeckis puts himself in the most basic mode of directing and barely gets a functional film…

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By Ryan D (9) on 24 Jan 2019

Welcome to Marwen is well intentioned, but ultimately doesn't pan out…

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By Andrew F (1,053) on 05 Jan 2019

It's not always about the movie, sometimes it's about the story as is the case for Welcome to Marwen(col)…

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By Ralph Moore (1) for The Arts Desk (640) on 06 Jan 2019

True to form, Zemeckis's film is often a joy to behold - but the climax is undeniably disappointing with a script and editing that's too disjointed;…

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By Jessie Q (1) on 05 Jan 2019

I can only assume that a large chunk of the audiences for this film didn't do any research and went into it expecting a Steve Carell comedy…

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By James Andrews (1) for One Room With A View (90) on 14 Jan 2019

Visually stunning and anchored by a consummately textured performance by Carell, Welcome to Marwen is an intriguing and original drama looking…

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By Melanie O (30) on 02 Jan 2019

Not sure what the message of this movie was supposed to be. It sure seemed like the director wanted to get one across, though…

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By Matt Hudson (148) for What I Watched Tonight (148) on 04 Jan 2019

Whilst it's pretty much a write-off across the board, the ambition should be applauded…

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By Josh D (471) on 04 Jan 2019

This is a great movie. It is a bit odd at first going back and forth with the action figures and real life…

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