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Based on the award winning novel by Laurie Halse Anderson, "Speak" unfolds a story about Melinda (Kristen Stewart), a smart and spirited high school freshman who retreats into self-imposed silence after she is raped one night at a party. Feeling isolated from her classmates and from her preoccupied mother Joyce Sardnino (Elizabeth Perkins), Melinda retreats further in an attempt to escape the torments of high school. It is only through her work in art class with the help of her compassionate art teacher Mr. Freeman (Steve Zahn) that she begins to reach out to others and eventually finds her own voice and inner strength. (official distributor synopsis)

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novoten 

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English Not everyone spends their time growing up doing nothing but struggle with their own anger and a lack of understanding from those around them. A small and strong mental cleanse that doesn't force depression and sadness, but uses them as a basis to seek hope. ()

Remedy 

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English Speak is actually a very simple and linear story with no major surprises or twists. The whole thing actually hinges on the actors, specifically one actor, and that is Kristen Stewart. A drama with nothing (except Kristen) exceptional from an American high school setting on a well worn topic. 65-70% ()

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English A brilliantly made "little" film that is elevated by the performances. Kristen Stewart gave believability to the whole film and I think that's the main thing in this kind of dramas. ()

Kaka 

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English The golden days of Kristen Stewart, when she wasn't old enough to sign up for Twilight type crap, etc. It's her that gives shape to this generally mediocrely written story of high school violence. Her character, however, is by far the best in terms of acting and screenwriting, and is the only supporting pillar that makes the film worth bothering with. Otherwise, it's nothing we haven't seen elsewhere, more subtly or more comprehensively rendered. ()

Zíza 

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English Wow. This is the kind of gentle wow that no one yells out, it maybe just wafts across a quiet room. Kristen was great, almost like she experienced it herself, like someone just caught on tape what was going on. It was like no one was acting, like everyone was just living their bleak lives. No chamber drama like this has ever captivated me, won me over, the way this one has. It's a beautiful film. Once again, wow. Though it may not look like it, this film brings hope, and that's art. ()

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