The Magic of Belle Isle

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Just like Red Tails. Its kinda obvious why critics rated this movie poorly. This is a heartwarming, humorous and deep movie that will leave you feeling happy and thoughtful about life. If Clint...

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The Magic of Belle Isle

by stug7138

Great movie with no violence, sex, 3-D, or nudity, but just an old fashioned love story like those made in the 1950's. Morgan Freeman is outstanding as a drunken, former Western author, spending...

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Magic of Belle Isle

by pclaytor

Wonderful, feel good movie. No violence, sex- just great story telling and entertainment. What's not to like about Morgan Freeman??...

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New York Observer
| Rex Reed

The Magic of Belle Isle is a warm, human, feel-good experience about bringing out the best in people, one that brings out Morgan Freeman's best performance in years. Read full review

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Boxoffice Magazine
| Pete Hammond

Reiner has crafted the perfect summer film in The Magic Of Belle Isle. No, not one with a lot of noise and battles and comic book heroes, but rather a wonderfully laid back family story set around a gorgeous lake, about the everyday problems of real people from 7 to 70. Read full review

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The New York Times
| Stephen Holden

Ms. Madsen, radiant and tousled, without a trace of narcissism, conveys maternal devotion, undaunted courage and a serene sensuality. Real, if idealized, grown-ups: We haven't seen them much in the movies lately, but here they are. Read full review

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Time Out New York
| Keith Uhlich

Though the story's wrapped-with-a-bow finale is never in doubt-ol' Meathead remains a populist, pandering Hollywood man through and through-Belle Isle still manages to cast enough of an enchanting spell. Read full review

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A scene from "The Magic of Belle Isle."