Review of Winter Passing (2006) by Bree B — 01 Jun 2007

Will Ferrell is serious and I just like the daughter. Plus, Ed Harris is a fairly good actor.

This review of Winter Passing (2006) was written by Bree B on 01 Jun 2007.

Winter Passing has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gavin P (778) on 10 Dec 2010

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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Too many idiosyncratic characters for its own good…

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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 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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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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