The Glass Castle

Lionsgate | Release Date: August 11, 2017

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 75 Ratings

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trustyslothJan 8, 2018

The original story captivates the spectator from itself, but that doesn't mean it is beautifully pulled off as it should be. The director's effort just doesn't live up to the story and that is one of the worst mistakes a filmmaker can commit.

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TVJerryAug 14, 2017

You'll be disappointed if you're expecting another free spirit family like CAPTAIN FANTASTIC. This film is about an oddball nomadic family that's lauded over by an abusive, alcoholic father (Woody Harrelson). Unfortunately, since hisYou'll be disappointed if you're expecting another free spirit family like CAPTAIN FANTASTIC. This film is about an oddball nomadic family that's lauded over by an abusive, alcoholic father (Woody Harrelson). Unfortunately, since his character (and performance) aren't especially sympathetic, it's hard to feel much empathy. An excellent Brie Larson plays one of the children who has become a successful writer in NYC. The narrative moves between her adult character and the formative events from her difficult youth. Her continued strife with the patriarch keeps dragging this movie into repetitive and unpleasant territory. While everyone is earnest, the drama moves too slowly, revels in dysfunction and never creates much emotional impact.… Expand

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moviemitch96Sep 4, 2017

This is one of those rare films that I found so depressing and melodramatic that I can honestly say that I never want to watch it again, and likely never will. With that being said, the performances are a strong point to the film, with BrieThis is one of those rare films that I found so depressing and melodramatic that I can honestly say that I never want to watch it again, and likely never will. With that being said, the performances are a strong point to the film, with Brie Larson as compelling as ever, along with some emotionally devastating supporting turns from Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts. Overall, if you absolutely must see this, I'd strongly suggest only seeing it once for the acting only, if anything, because this one packs an emotional and depressing wallop that I found was too much for even me to handle, which is quite disappointing, considering how much of a better grip Destin Daniel Cretton had on the heavy subject matter he tackled in his previous film 'Short Term 12.'… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeAug 11, 2017

The Glass Castle had its few moments of shines and tears to wipe away, but under the hood is where the film relies a huge problem on. Can be forgettable during time beings if not claimed to love it nor hate it. but somewhere in the middleThe Glass Castle had its few moments of shines and tears to wipe away, but under the hood is where the film relies a huge problem on. Can be forgettable during time beings if not claimed to love it nor hate it. but somewhere in the middle that gives that mixed opinion feeling. If you want to find a better way to watch this film, wait for it on rental.… Expand

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JLuis_001Oct 26, 2017

It's affecting, moving and well acted but for some reason it never feels connected, I think the melodrama clouds the truenorth of the film and while it wasn't a disappointment, it wasn't a success either.

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