Review of Words and Pictures (2014) by Gary V — 10 Jun 2014

Piss on the critics! This is a good story about adults. Geez.

This review of Words and Pictures (2014) was written by Gary V on 10 Jun 2014.

Words and Pictures has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Heather M (2,904) on 15 Oct 2014

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It is a joy to see a film that tackles the topic of art and its value in the world, and all the better that actors of Owen's and Binoche's…

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By Adam G (845) on 02 Jul 2015

Great performances, awesome first act. It wears it's inconsistency on it's sleeves however as a plot-important game by Mr. Owen's Mr…

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By Janice P (37) on 06 Jul 2015

It saddens me to see such low reviews on such a beautifully written story…

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By Diane J B (1) on 16 Sep 2014

I loved this film as it was very charming. Can't wait to be a teacher…

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Art, connecting, pain and healing, humanity, humility, repentance and hope; this is a beautiful, simple, and direct way of illustrating the…

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By Carlos Z (460) on 20 Jun 2015

Nice try. schmaltzy. Binoche is always worth watching. A different roll for Owen…

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