The Words Reviews

Its long, dry patches of colourless storytelling suggest it makes more sense as a book, one to read before you fall asleep to dream of better movies.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5

In a relevant study of plagiarism, influences and lifetime experiences, The Words chiefly reminds us that the past is indelible.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

Like a Russian nesting doll, this film tells a story within a story within another story, playing around with fact and fiction, as well as the nature of creative inspiration and integrity.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

Nothing, absolutely nothing, makes 'The Words' interesting.

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/4

The Words becomes one of the year's most irritating movies.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4

Engrossing morality tale about lying, guilt and just how great a character actor Jeremy Irons has turned into.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

I like the idea but The Words is a little too preachy, too melodramatic for my liking.

Full Review | Original Score: B-

This isn't an Oscar-contending powerhouse drama; it's a film dedicated to expressing its message.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

Melodrama built on a shallow, contrived literary device.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

Literary soapie The Words is mutton dressed as bespectacled lamb.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5

A fable and a lesson, but it is a thoroughly enjoyable one, delivered with masterful performances and a great sense of storytelling tradition

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A wonderful screenplay in which three stories are skilfully interwoven to deliver a rich and satisfying film that questions integrity above all else

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Maybe it's the timing of the release, coming at the dead zone of post-summer and pre-fall cinematic fare..but 'The Words' has enough going for it to be recommended.

Full Review | Original Score: B

A dreadful misfire, particularly for Cooper, who is otherwise pursuing an interesting career trajectory away from The Hangover series.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5

Despite an exposition-heavy outer layer, The Words delivers on 2/3 threads that it presents and offers a somewhat evocative meditation on truth.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

One of the meatiest movies of the year ...

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5

Things get confusing whenever Quaid appears as the audience is never sure if he is the real bogus author or if Cooper even exists.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

"The Words" seems to have jumbled the lines and created a melodrama that is a sore disappointment.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

Bleccch!!!

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/5

One of those thoughtful films that arrives after a summer of sequels and superheroes.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4