Review of What Maisie Knew (2013) by Don W — 21 Aug 2014

Amazing! Loved seeing how the plot unfolded from the perspective of a child.

This review of What Maisie Knew (2013) was written by Don W on 21 Aug 2014.

What Maisie Knew has generally received very positive reviews.

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In the first hour of the movie I found myself loving the acting, compelled by the story, and mildly disgusted by the saccharine, twinkly-indie-chick…

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Henry James's complicated and courageous novel has been distilled down to a screed about the dangers and consequences of bad parenting…

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By Margaret C (89) on 20 Aug 2016

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By Kim G (161) on 04 Jan 2015

Heartbreaking but excellent. Director and writer do an admirable job fulfilling the meaning of the title, and the actors are outstanding…

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By Francisco L (579) on 10 Apr 2016

What Maisie Knew is an interesting and well acted movie that has a compelling story, but that lacks of originality and unpredictability sometimes…

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By C T (56) on 01 Aug 2014

I approach any movie with a child actor as the lead with skepticism, but this movie was surprisingly great…

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By Jason R (1,823) on 10 Jan 2015

Terrible parents ...don't have time for sweet Maisie ...bashed around from a to b to c to d ...ends up with the perfect couple ! Fine…

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