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Movie review: ‘The Words’ (VIDEO)

Despite great cast, ‘The Words’ needs a rewrite

When a film has a generic but pompous title such as “The Words,” beware.

This film sends up immediate warning flags when it turns out “The Words” is also the title of a novel written by the main character. From its opening shot, “The Words” has already doubled down on pretentiousness.

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