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Jean-Marc Valée

Jean-Marc Valée's work as covered on Movie Habit

  • Demolition (2016)

    Jean-Marc Valée, Director

    Gyllenhaal begins demolition on his former life Review by Robert Denerstein: Gyllenhaal's quirky, numb character isn't believable

  • Wild (2014)

    Jean-Marc Valée, Director, Editor

    Witherspoon gets back to the Wild Review by Marty Mapes: Engrossing story of two parts may be Witherspoon's best role yet

    Review by Robert Denerstein: Witherspoon carries Wild across the finish line

  • Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

    Jean-Marc Valée, Director

    Leto and McConnaughey found the Dallas Buyers Club Review by Robert Denerstein: Who cares about the issues when you have unforgettable characters like these?

  • The Young Victoria (2009)

    Jean-Marc Valée, Director

    Blunt maybe a Young Victoria but she holds her own Review by Marty Mapes: A love story that's a meeting of the minds