tearjerker
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The adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel is a real tearjerker, which is a huge part of its allure for devoted fans.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025
Written and recorded over three weeks in late 2023, Who Believes In Angels? has received rave reviews from critics, who have called it "a gutsy, flamboyant tearjerker" and a "late-career high".
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025
The tearjerker has also made the shortlist for the international feature Oscar — under its English title: “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025
In the series, Mazin and Druckmann create a romantic backstory for the two characters, creating one of the series’ most talked about tearjerker episodes.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023
Quite the tearjerker, coming from some old Western writer.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2023
