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Unlikely Hero

Unlikely Hero

byRyan Reynolds
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Goldeneddie
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5.0 out of 5 starsSuperb - but not a comedy.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 February 2020
An amazing film - original, deep, touching and incredibly well written. But definitely mismarketed as a comedy. I typed in 'comedy' looking for a laugh and found myself unexpectedly touched by the truth and tragedy of these characters.

If you like deep films, appreciate excellent screen-writing, and can stomach some emotional honesty, then you'll LOVE this film. The dialogue is stunning and the acting is some of the best I've EVER seen. The subtlety of the script astounds me and the way the film pulls at you emotionally without any exaggeration of plot or character is just a masterclass in writing.

Like I say, not one to watch if you need a laugh or a lift, but definitely a must-watch if you appreciate grown-up writing, poignant themes and out-of-this-world acting. An unexpected 5 stars from me.
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Teej
1.0 out of 5 starsMan children and inappropriate relationships excused
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 June 2021
This is not a comedy. Its more of an insight into how society has made inappropriate relationships between older men and young girls, excusable and suggests its ok for men to never actually grow up. At one point it is alluded that the girl is only 13-14yo after the wife finds the husband and girl spooning on the sofa. Desipe the husband acting like a 15yo his wife (despite not being able to have babies) ends up looking like the baddie and has to forgive the man child and shift her life to fit around his.
Defo do not recommend.
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clare
3.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this as a peaceful relaxinf movie
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 February 2016
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An unusual, sorrowful film. Yes the title and discription are a little misleading, there are small elements of humour. However I feel this is a faily decent film, I found it enjoyable and moving on a pyscological level. The film is about the lonely, unforfilling life of a middle aged man, pondering the value of his life as he is the end of a bloodline, with no children of his own he finds comfort in befriending an unlikely friend. A teenage girl who has an unfortunate history.

I recommend this as a peaceful relaxinf movie, not something to watch if you are in the mood for laughs and adventure.
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Arty Pete
3.0 out of 5 stars Groan
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2022
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What a long winded boring film. if psychological films are your thing then you will love this but the rest of the world scroll on :)
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Vasiliki Gad
3.0 out of 5 stars A good film to relax and plug off for a couple of hours.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 March 2015
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It was a bit decieving by the poster and the ''HILARIOUS'' critic.Reynolds is not the main character or it is a comedy.

Non the less the main characters played by Daniels and Stone were lovely. Two people messed up psycologically, happen to find each other and spend some real honest time together..that's what we all search at the end?
The concept was interesting,executed well enough not to dissapoint but did not swept me away either.
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Maztergee
3.0 out of 5 stars It's not about Super Heroes, it's not very funny, but...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 July 2017
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It's not about Super Heroes, it's not very funny.. but it is a good story over all if you can ignore the stupid appearances of Ryan Reynolds in a Super hero costume which does not fit into the movie, and spoils it really.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to watch
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2022
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Silly and hard to watch
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3.0 out of 5 stars Will make some 😅
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2021
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Wasn't for me
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Jack M
3.0 out of 5 stars Unusual
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2021
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Had been expecting something completely different but it was alright in the end I guess. Bit of an emotional one. Distinct lack of Ryan Reynolds as well... v odd.
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Sáss Alæssí
3.0 out of 5 stars Unlikely watchable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2014
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Just passable. Even Ryan Reynolds whom I usually think rocks was mediocre
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Jane Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars Bit weird... pedo undertones
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 November 2020
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Bit weird... pedo undertones
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2016
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not as funny as expected
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