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Genre : Drama, Biography
Release Date : April 07, 2018
MPAA Rating : -
Duration : -
Production Budget : -
Studio : HBO Films
Official Site : -
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the script is weak and the direction is weaker, as Levinson tries to walk a fine line on the issue of Paterno's involvement for the sake of the tacked-on finale. Fortunately, Pacino's performance counterbalances the problems with the film
by David Wiegand [San Fransisco Chronicle ]
Pacino is compelling, but structural problems and thin supporting characters abound
by Daniel Fienberg [The Hollywood Reporter ]
His portrayal isn't as powerful or moving, though, and in some ways that's the conundrum of "Paterno" --it's a tragedy without a tragic hero
by Mike Hale [New York Times ]
for what the film does with the subject under scrutiny, "Paterno" deserves all the praise revoked from the disgraced coach
Review rate : A-
by Ben Travers [Indiewire ]