Groomed
6.9
2021
1 hr 24 min
Documentary
Gwen van de Pas returns to her hometown in search of answers about the man who sexually abused her as a child.
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Reviews
Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.
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The first must-see film of the year.
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what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.
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By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
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