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The Whole Wide World (1996)

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Average Rating: 7/10
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Average Rating: 7.8/10
Critic Reviews: 5
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 1

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A touching and unusual love story, The Whole Wide World was based on a memoir by Novalyne Price Ellis, in which she recalled her brief romance with Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan the Barbarian and one of the finest and most prolific pulp writers of his day. In 1933, Novalyne Price (Renee Zellweger) is a pretty but shy Texas schoolteacher who would like to be a writer some day. A friend offers to introduce her to Howard (Vincent D'Onofrio), who writes broad, bold yarns about superhuman heroes

PG, 1 hr. 46 min.

Drama, Romance, Special Interest

Directed By: Dan Ireland

Written By: Michael Scott Myers

In Theaters: Dec 1, 1996 Wide

On DVD: Jul 29, 2003

Sony Entertainment

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Critic Reviews for The Whole Wide World

All Critics (33) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (3) | DVD (5)

Invest some patience and you'll be richly rewarded with rolling frontier vistas, butterscotch sunsets and a sweet, melancholy romance that will sneak up on you and grab your heart.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

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If you're a fan of (Vincent) D'Onofrio or (Renee) Zellweger, in one of her early roles, this DVD is a worthy addition to your collection.

August 12, 2003 Full Review | Comment

Bob Bloom

Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

It adroitly conveys author Robert E. Howard's slow disconnect from the world, and the effect that had on those around him.

January 24, 2003 Comment

Rob Vaux

Flipside Movie Emporium

"well-acted and moving"

July 29, 2002 Comment

James Sanford

Kalamazoo Gazette

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Great performances from D'Onofrio and Zellweger.

June 27, 2008

Anthony Valletta

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An awesome movie about someone I greatly respect and admire, Robert E. Howard, and a troubled romance and friendship in the last years of his life. I loved it, but then, I love Robert E. Howard.

February 10, 2011