"F For Fake is a talentless concoction of unparalleled ineptitude... It would have been a more generous gesture to show a retrospective of old Welles films rather than remind everyone of how low his ability as a filmmaker has plummeted."

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Source: Year-End Roundup: What to See (and Skip) Before the Ball Drops by Rex Reed, observer.com. December 15, 2010.

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Rex Reed is a prominent film critic known for his sharp insights and cultural commentary, particularly in his work for major publications.

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