The Words

CBS Films | Release Date: September 7, 2012

6.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 103 Ratings

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Bobby64Sep 18, 2012

My wife and I saw the "The Words" today. There are no sex scenes, no fantastic chase scenes, no animation, no cutseu little kids. None of these...just a great story, with great dialog and characters so real they came out of the screen toMy wife and I saw the "The Words" today. There are no sex scenes, no fantastic chase scenes, no animation, no cutseu little kids. None of these...just a great story, with great dialog and characters so real they came out of the screen to share the popcorn. Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde, and Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde, and Zoe Saldana earned every dime they were paid for bringing these characters, and this story to life.… Expand

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IamthejuanJan 3, 2014

These people are out of their minds. This movie was hands down one of the best films to come in a long time, without use of special effects or fancy gimmicks...pure genius storywriting. As an avid reader and film watcher, I have to say anyoneThese people are out of their minds. This movie was hands down one of the best films to come in a long time, without use of special effects or fancy gimmicks...pure genius storywriting. As an avid reader and film watcher, I have to say anyone who didn't give this at least an 8 has the attention span of a 5 year old.… Expand

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Meech990May 6, 2013

It was an intelligent movie that only someone like Brad Cooper could put off as lead role. Such a relief from the mindless hollywood dumb-you-down movies that kept me in suspense. I didn't want the movie to end. We need more movies like these.....

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AaronMSep 8, 2012

Definitely deserves a positive review. Is this movie a blockbuster or meant for all audiences? No. Is it an artistic portrayal of a writer's life and a drama about deceit and choices and consequences? Absolutely. I would not recommend thisDefinitely deserves a positive review. Is this movie a blockbuster or meant for all audiences? No. Is it an artistic portrayal of a writer's life and a drama about deceit and choices and consequences? Absolutely. I would not recommend this movie to the everyday viewer, but I do recommend for those who like it when the art of storytelling meshes with film-making. The movie will also stay in your mind for quite a while after viewing it and I would recommend the movie for movie groups and those who discuss movies afterwards.… Expand

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jetpackulleySep 9, 2012

A very greatly performed movie. Saldana acts on this one with finese and spectacle, yet the sudden and quickly short boredom the movie brings in the middle is not to be ignored, it costed it two less points. But apart from that, it's pretty cool.

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ExpectonerJan 1, 2014

OMFG Critics give 37% to this film Just 3 good critics ...
They have in the eyes or what !
This is a very good film, with a good story, good casting ! Need more of that ? The actor is sexy for girls, Olivia Wilde is very lovely withOMFG Critics give 37% to this film Just 3 good critics ...
They have in the eyes or what !
This is a very good film, with a good story, good casting !
Need more of that ?
The actor is sexy for girls, Olivia Wilde is very lovely with more weight and all actors play well ...
And critics give 37% 1/3 and this guys have been pay for this ...
The world turns upside down … Expand

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KivaJul 9, 2013

The Words is a story of three authors which one wrote a story of another. It is a smart and interesting plot with a combination of great actors. Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper gave a great performance to that film. It had a great atmosphereThe Words is a story of three authors which one wrote a story of another. It is a smart and interesting plot with a combination of great actors. Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper gave a great performance to that film. It had a great atmosphere and what was happening on the film was overall interesting. I didn't get bored and watching The Words will make you feel sad, happy and proud in a strange way that you will enjoy that film. I can't understand the bad reviews again. This film was a quality drama with a qualified and skillful cast. Thumbs up!… Expand

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sayitaintsoOct 4, 2012

Finally

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busbfranFeb 2, 2015

Emotionally Gut ranching and magnificently written. A cast full of A listers transforms The Words into one of the smartest and engaging films. The Words is worth all your time.

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hoops2448Sep 2, 2013

Panned by critics, I didn't hold out much hope for The Words, a three generation story filled with nuanced characters and some truly great dialogue that brings out a wonderfully creative story that may make you cringe from time to time butPanned by critics, I didn't hold out much hope for The Words, a three generation story filled with nuanced characters and some truly great dialogue that brings out a wonderfully creative story that may make you cringe from time to time but mainly it will make you ponder how moral you really think you are. When an acclaimed author Clay (Dennis Quaid) is introduced to Daniella (Olivia Wilde), a young woman who wants to hear his latest story about a down on his luck writer Rory Bradley Cooper) who steals an old man (Jeremy Irons) story and must deal with the consequences, Daniella and Clay must decide what lives they want to live and who they want to be moving forward. An in depth look into love and obsession but most of all the power of admiration and the lengths we will take to give and receive it. The Words is understandably obsessed with paying tribute to the power of the written word and the great words that come from writers with something to say and maybe that's why the script by Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal is so good as every story has a personality while they play into each other. The performances are mostly great except for the constantly awful Zoe Saldana as Rory's irritating partner. The standouts are Quiad and Irons as two haunted men, one wrapped up in his own guilt and success, the other mourning the life he once had and failed to find again. It's a complex story that is filled with emotion, some overplayed but most of it hitting the mark making for a wonderful, if not a little upsetting movie that really gets to the centre of peoples wants and desires as it tells us its alright to dream of becoming more.… Expand

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AlbertHarutyunDec 19, 2012

Clayton Hammond (Dennis Quaid), a famous author, attends a public reading of his new book, The Words, centered on Rory Jansen (Bradley Cooper), an aspiring writer who lives in New York City with his girlfriend, Dora (Zoe Saldana). With theClayton Hammond (Dennis Quaid), a famous author, attends a public reading of his new book, The Words, centered on Rory Jansen (Bradley Cooper), an aspiring writer who lives in New York City with his girlfriend, Dora (Zoe Saldana). With the help of his father (J. K. Simmons), Rory gets a job as a mail supervisor in a literary agency and attempts to sell his first novel, which is repeatedly rejected by publishers.

After living together for some time, Rory and Dora marry and, during their honeymoon in Paris, Dora presents Rory with a gift, an old briefcase from an antiques store. Returning to America, Rory finds an old but masterfully written manuscript in the briefcase with a central character named Jack. Rory types the manuscript into his laptop. Later, while using the laptop, Dora happens upon the novel and reads it. Assuming her husband wrote it, Dora encourages him to meet with a publisher, Joseph Cutler (… Expand

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kamyfcMay 3, 2015

'The Words' takes your breath away especially if you are attuned to the
characters and can relate to what they are going through...
The way the characters and story evokes a viewer's emotions is what makes this, such a delightful movie'The Words' takes your breath away especially if you are attuned to the
characters and can relate to what they are going through...

The way the characters and story evokes a viewer's emotions is what
makes this, such a delightful movie to keep in your collection and
watch it again and again.

The movie and the characters show us the various kinds of suffering
that people go through in this world.

Some have a wonderful friend and lover but struggle for money and
professional breakthrough and are unhappy.

Some can make a decent living but then are broken inside for all life,
as the love of their life is gone, because of immature decisions made
in their youth.

Some have lots of love but then personal tragedy befalls them and they
suffer and its not the same again.

The people who appreciate this movie are the people who can relate to
the characters, whose outpouring of emotions can be felt as if its
their own. Now how many movies can do that to ya?

Watch 'Words' and find out how the past, present, future, reality and
fiction all are wrapped in a tantalizing emotional journey for the
characters. A journey, you might have been through. Or one you are
about to begin.… Expand

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NayeraFaisalJul 28, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the critics are harsh ..the movie was very deep and beautiful, Bradley cooper, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid acted very beautifully ..but the end what about it ?! i didn't know for sure is that a twist in the ending or what ,is clay (Dennis Quaid) is himself Rory (cooper) and the old man is just made up so clay can relief himself and think that's okay and live with his choice ? i don't know actually but it is a great film indeed ...i loved the scene when Rory tell Dora that his life is not right and he was not satisfied about his life "after they were in a restaurant " this scene touched me… Expand

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KenanmanAug 17, 2016

Хороший фильм. Довольно интересный фильм с атмосферным сюжетом которыц заставляет задуматься о многом. Слова - это фильм который оставит после себя сногт впечатлений. Просто 8/10Хороший фильм. Довольно интересный фильм с атмосферным сюжетом которыц заставляет задуматься о многом. Слова - это фильм который оставит после себя сногт впечатлений. Просто 8/10

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