Can You Ever Forgive Me?
2018, comedy, crime, drama
107 minutes
When a bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.
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8.3
David Whitley of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2019-02-23
Well-shot and better acted, this story has a full arc and yet at times feels lacking a small piece.
8.0
Rob Wallis of Of All The Film Sites
2019-02-23
Marielle Heller’s direction is sharp and sympathetic, allowing us to feel innate sympathy for Lee even at her least likeable.
8.0
2019-02-18
The reason to see this film is the tremendous double-act between McCarthy and Grant which is just magic. Both have been lauded with nominations during awards season, and both are richly deserved. Read more
8.0
2019-02-17
Heller’s expeditious direction and consistent storytelling potentiate both the gravitas and the titillation of an amusing biopic. Read more
8.0
2019-01-29
Are the performances better than the film itself? Quite possibly but the screenplay still provides a compelling story just one that its exceptional players give life to brilliantly, somewhat overshadowing it but for that it can certainly be forgiven. Read more
8.0
2019-01-09
Unlike the letters that made Israel initially rich and ultimately a wanted criminal, Heller's film is the real deal. Read more
8.0
2018-11-08
The story of Lee Israel offers a weirdly optimistic if cautionary tale for misfit women. It’s also a great reminder that Melissa McCarthy can really act. Read more
8.0
2018-11-02
McCarthy and Grant make for a delicious pair of miscreants in Can You Ever Forgive Me?, a memoir brimming with sharp wit and social observations. Read more
8.0
2018-10-25
Featuring a fabulous performance of floundering from Melissa McCarthy, Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a cheeky yet contemplative biopic of a struggling artist... Read more
8.0
2018-09-23
As for Melisa McCarthy’s performance, in this movie she finally shows her acting chops, displaying that she can manage any type of role and express all sorts of emotions if required. Read more
7.5
2018-12-22
We watch Israel’s scheme go awry, and it is compelling irrespective of McCarthy’s wonderful performance. Read more
7.0
2019-01-16
Whether this is an important or worthwhile story is a matter of opinion. Melissa McCarthy’s acting, however, is award-worthy. Read more
6.0
2018-12-15
The camaraderie, humor, and bittersweetness of the finale can’t overcome the strangeness of Lee’s fate, which doesn’t feel like fitting justice. Read more
6.0
2018-10-21
The chemistry between McCarthy and Grant is obvious, and some of the film’s best humour is in their scenes together, whether they’re playing with each other or prank calling those they can’t stand. Read more
5.0
Shannon Schultz of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2019-02-23
I'm going to give this one an okay, because it wasn't really anything special. However, I did love McCarthy in the role of Lee Isreal and thought the film was well put together.
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8.5
2019-07-19
Een film welke een aanrader is voor iedereen die van een goede biopic houdt over een bijzonder persoon. Read more
8.5
2019-02-18
Een zeer bijzonder sterk geacteerde film over een schrijfster welke besloot om op een andere manier geld te verdienen. Read more
8.0
2019-06-24
Can You Ever Forgive Me? is een zeer interessante biografische film die een en al sfeer uitademt. De film wordt gedragen door de twee hoofdrolspelers, die elkaar subliem weten aan te vullen door een erg goede chemie tussen beide. Read more
7.0
2019-02-19
Can You Ever Forgive Me? is een oprecht autobiografisch drama die een elegante tussenweg vindt in humor en meedogendheid. Read more
7.0
2019-01-20
Een titel die niet flashy is, maar die met een onderhoudend verhaal en ijzersterke acteerprestaties een goede opener was van het festival. Read more
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