Review of Win Win (2011) by Tom B — 10 Sep 2012

An excellent, understated real feeling light drama.

This review of Win Win (2011) was written by Tom B on 10 Sep 2012.

Win Win has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Alicia J (28) on 03 Nov 2016

Such an awesome movie! Paul Giamatti's performance was intriguing! This movie was hilarious…

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By Evan M (482) on 25 Dec 2015

Ok, I've now seen all of this director's movies and if he can make stuff as good as this, That Station Agent, The Visitor Spotlight and co-write…

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By Frederick P (17) on 16 Jul 2015

Good, complicated, reality. Self disclosure, I love Paul Giamatti. This again is some of his and the rest of the casts best work…

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By Kevin Y (180) on 25 Jul 2014

This movie reminds me of 1 Kings 17, where Elijah asks a burdened woman for bread and oil even though she feels that she is at the end of her…

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Just as great as many Fox Searchlight movies. (with the exception of 500 days of summer)…

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