Review of Welcome to Marwen (2018) by Meggie H — 23 Jan 2019

Best movie I have ever seen. Steve Carell is the best actor ever.

This review of Welcome to Marwen (2018) was written by Meggie H on 23 Jan 2019.

Welcome to Marwen has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Djdatatec (1) on 16 Apr 2019

I was both thoroughly enjoyed and moved by Welcome to Marwen…

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By Michael Sragow (1,413) for Film Comment Magazine (842) on 11 Jan 2019

The partnership between Zemeckis and Carell is ... what keeps Welcome to Marwen from falling off its own high wire-and finally brings the movie home…

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By Steve F (389) on 04 Jan 2019

It's a good film, but I can see that it's a completely different experience if you haven't seen the original documentary…

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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 Katherine Mclaughlin (276) for The List (2,018) on 03 Jan 2019

This dramatised version isn't as compelling in its handling of trauma, relying on cliched romantic tropes to push the story forward and short-changing…

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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 Alexander P (1,095) on 09 Jan 2019

Oscar material. Great acting. Incredible CGI. Well done. I am surprised that people are not more enthused…

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By The3Academysins (492) on 23 Sep 2019

In spite of occasionally dazzling visuals and heartfelt performances, Welcome to Marwen comes off as lackluster and deeply disappointing…

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By Lisa Nesselson (145) for France24 (78) on 22 Jan 2019

I found this touching, a very good exploration of the power of art and imagination in working through trauma…

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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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