Review of Winter Passing (2006) by Ameena M — 14 Mar 2009

I love Zooey Deschanel. But I can't get behind this awful movie.

This review of Winter Passing (2006) was written by Ameena M on 14 Mar 2009.

Winter Passing has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matthew P (1,636) on 15 Oct 2012

Quirky little film that made me realize I am in love with Zooey Deschanel, although I think her and Will Farrell are perfect for each other…

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By Chloë H (45) on 16 Jun 2012

Nicely observed and acted. It has nowhere in particular to go but enjoyable as it goes…

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 02 Jan 2011

A classic example of a pedestrian motion picture being lifted out of mediocrity by an arresting lead performance…

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By Jonathan Rosenbaum (1,657) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 13 Aug 2011

Playwright Adam Rapp, making his feature debut as writer-director, details the family dysfunction to the point of hyperbole, but over the long…

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By James C. Taylor (18) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 18 Oct 2017

Winter Passing showcases Rapp's clever, conversational dialogue, while Harris, Deschanel, and Will Ferrell - on hand for comic relief as a…

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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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By Sean Axmaker (1,564) for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2,422) on 22 May 2013

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 Sally S (362) on 11 Nov 2010

Good movie...not your typical will ferrell movie, which made me like it even more…

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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 Yuri B (269) on 19 Jan 2017

Can't believe I had not watched this til now... Deschanel was absolutely superb & Harris, Ferrell, and Warner were excellent…

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