Review of Winter Passing (2006) by Derek N — 26 May 2007

Will Ferrel has a future in this type of acting. I truly feel sorry for that kitty though...

This review of Winter Passing (2006) was written by Derek N on 26 May 2007.

Winter Passing has generally received positive reviews.

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By Graeme M (30) on 13 Jun 2013

This is the kind of movie routinely dismissed as too slow and quiet by those who don't know it is more exciting to listen than to hear.' -…

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By James K (1,238) on 10 Aug 2010

It starts out depressing, and Zooey Deschanel's performance keeps it there for most of the film, but it somehow ends on a positive, yet realistic…

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What moron categorised this film as a comedy…

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Rapp's theatrical past is evident throughout: His strongest scenes tend to be those purely character-driven moments when his sharp dialogue…

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By Walter Addiego (380) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 19 May 2010

This flawed drama about a self-destructive young actress and her reclusive novelist father has its rewards, mainly in some good performances…

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By Robert A (771) on 30 Jun 2011

It's hard to explain this movie. It was good, but depressing, but it kind of resolved itself in the end…

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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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