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The Weather Man
Overview
David Spritz, a Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive.
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59%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The most supremely odd American film of the year.
Michael Atkinson, Village Voice
Fresh
[Verbinski] and Steven Conrad hold their ground, sticking to their conviction that Dave's story should play as a belated-coming-of-age movie.
David Denby, New Yorker
Fresh
It's a strange film.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Fresh
A meticulously developed character piece.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
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