Reviews for The Reading Room

6.6 / 10 1h 33min

Making good on a promise he made to his dying wife, a widower (Jones) opens a reading room, a place where people can learn to read. Despite his goodwill, problems in the neighborhood threaten his establishment.

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hiker's Movie review

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Review by hiker

After the death of his wife, a Professor (James Earl Jones) opens a reading room in the neighborhood of his youth.

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Review by RubyRabbit

A beautiful gentle film, with a superb James Earl Jones

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Review by user3708ar10qs8

A Gentle Film With a Giant Performance!

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Review by user719hmvh9was

An Oasis in a Barren neighborhood run by Mr. Jones

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Review by SparklingSwan

Sentimental tear jerker, but worth the watch!

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Review by coderlife

Wonderful, Compassionate Film! (A Must See)

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Review by bookworm

A reading room is an eternal unmoving lighthouse in the middle of a dark stormy sea

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Review by nightowl

An excellent "Do Onto Others" story. Great character portrayals.

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Review by pageTurner

Reading Room *** Fairy Tales Should Come True

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Review by brainiac

The reading Room Is A Showcase for Mr Jones Consummate Acting Abilities

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Review by user9417gssbud4

Highly recommended for ages 12 and up

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Review by moviestar

Underlooked Emotional Masterpiece

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Review by EmeraldElephant

A "goodness story" for the Holiday Season

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Review by yogi

This film has great entertainment value as well as moral value.

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