Frequently described as “that movie where Bradley Cooper plagiarizes,” The Words is much more complicated than its core premise – as evidenced by the difficulty of marketing the film to potential viewers. The movie’s trailers present an odd mix of romance and thriller genres but the film is actually more of a contemplative character drama.

First time feature writer/directors Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal were responsible for the project from page to screen and the pair deliver a lot of interesting ideas, especially for moviegoers who love literary culture/genuinely enjoy reading and writing. However, with a big-name cast that includes Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana, Dennis Quaid, and Olivia Wilde, there are sure to be plenty of filmgoers who are drawn in by familiar faces only to ...

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