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Two separate readings, not parts of the score β the score says how much of it held you, these say what kind of watch it was.
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Read from 50 comments (49 from Metacritic, 1 from TMDB reviews) β 5 of them described how it moves.
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βI also started to lose interest in the last 30 minutes because of how boring it was.β
csw12 Β· Metacritic β
βthe story just motored along from half way throughβ
beelzie14 Β· Metacritic β
βKind of draggy in placesβ
TheTerp Β· Metacritic β
βEven the fantastical and absurd ending fits in the riotous setting of the circus.β
iamanicon Β· Metacritic β
βit moves along at a good steady pace for a large majorityβ
Rocketcrossing Β· Metacritic β
βonly drags for a few scenesβ
Rocketcrossing Β· Metacritic β
Read 28 Aug 2026 Β· confidence 42% Β· scored on the same 0-100 scale as a community score Β· how this works
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βThe filmmakers clearly value their public, crafting a splendid period swooner that delivers classic romance and an indelible insider's view of 1930s circus life.β
Peter Debruge, Variety Β· 90
βLike "The Notebook," but with an elephant, the unexpectedly good film version of Water for Elephants elevates pure corn to a completely satisfying realm of romantic melodrama.β
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune Β· 88
βOne of those big, extravagant-looking romances that you might automatically deem "conventional" - except for the fact that almost nobody makes big, extravagant-looking romances anymore.β
Stephanie Zacharek, Movieline Β· 85
βReese Witherspoon can do a lot of things as an actor but playing a damaged-goods Depression era dame isn't one of them.β
Steve Persall, Tampa Bay Times Β· 75
β"Twilight's" Robert Pattinson gets a chance to shed his sparkly vampire persona and play a romantic lead with a pulse. The change suits him.β
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald Β· 75
Scores from Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, read 28 Aug 2026. Quotes belong to their publications and link to the full reviews.
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βI also started to lose interest in the last 30 minutes because of how boring it was.β
csw12about 75β100% inread it β
βthe story just motored along from half way throughβ
beelzie14about 50β100% inread it β
βKind of draggy in placesβ
TheTerpabout 0β100% inread it β
βEven the fantastical and absurd ending fits in the riotous setting of the circus.β
iamaniconabout 75β100% inread it β
βThe chemistry between Witherspoon and Pattinson doesn't really work but the simple "man meets a woman" story works and Waltz nails his character as usual. This movie was a nice surprise.β
Andres Gomezread it β
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