Review of Winter Passing (2006) by Meghan M — 17 Feb 2009

I really loved Zooey Deschanel's performance but the movie overall isn't that great. Kinda slow and pointless.

This review of Winter Passing (2006) was written by Meghan M on 17 Feb 2009.

Winter Passing has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andrew O'hehir (1,324) for Salon.com (2,725) on 01 Jul 2011

Deschanel is great, with her feral eyes and Joey Ramone shag haircut, and Ferrell is fantastic. This one's worth the effort to find…

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Very different kind of movie, Will Ferrell was quite enjoyable to watch in this although I don't understand why when he attempts the serious…

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There isn't a spark in the familiar emotional situation or a reason to care how these amiably bland characters end up…

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By Chris A (1,156) on 04 Feb 2011

Absolutely fantastic movie, and from what I see angry aging critics seem to have forgotten what it feels like to be young and lost…

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By Kris W (359) on 23 Mar 2010

In the same vein as Garde State and Lonesome Jim, the main character has to return home and figure things out among family and friends…

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Harris, of course, is in a different league from the rest, and his depiction of the tortured writer is remarkably well-realized, considering…

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By Joshua L (2,111) on 08 Feb 2012

I dont get how ppl luv this movie. I mean its not bad at all but it really isnt that good or special either…

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By Jessica R (690) on 30 Sep 2012

Some good moments. I loved Will Ferrell's character. But overall not that impressed. Recommend | add comment…

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By Jami Bernard (708) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 22 Nov 2012

An odd little movie with artistic aspirations and a bare touch of comedy that offers sights you never expected (nor hoped) you'd see - like…

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By Zachary H (292) on 22 Feb 2011

Despite the great performance put on by Deschanel, the film's plot remains predictable and the themes weak…

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