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2012 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTSMovie Reviews
A collection of the 2012 Academy Award nominated live action and animated short films. Cast:Peter McDonald, Terry George, Max Zahle, Andrew Bowler, Hallvar WitzoDirector:Peter McDonald, Terry GeorgeRelease Date:February 10, 2012DVD Release:January 29, 2013From:MagnoliaLength:1 hr. 47 min.
JANUARY 29, 2013
2012 Oscar Nominated Shorts, Very Good Reviews (Doc) National
2012 Oscar Nominated Shorts played in national release to very good reviews. • Tom Long wrote in the Detroit News, "...a reminder of the power of craft and imagination... They vary in depth — some are outright slight — but they're all skilled, and when they fly, they fly high." • And Colin Covert wrote in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "...only one that leaps out of the pack.... Pixar's 'La Luna.' " More Reviews Below...
2012 Oscar Nominated Shorts Positive Reviews (17 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...topics include the tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan last year; a sickening wartime horror story; and, most disquieting, attacks on Pakistani women..."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 919 words, 02/10/12
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "...this year's nominees -- a stronger batch than last year's -- offer thought-provoking contrasts in storytelling and style."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 406 words, 02/10/12
Lou Lumenick, New York Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "The most popular part of this annual series offers five delightful animated shorts (plus some bonus shorts not available for preview)."(See all of Lou Lumenick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 192 words, 02/10/12
Tim Grierson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "...a little something for every viewing temperament... For sheer inventiveness, nothing holds a candle to the animated nominees."(See all of Tim Grierson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 571 words, 02/08/12
KEY CITIES (8 Reviews)
Steven Rea, Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer: OUTSTANDING(cg) "Magic, whimsy, a fair amount of darkness... some of the finest animation out there.... movie short subjects that are more like short stories."(See all of Steven Rea, Carrie Rickey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 920 words, 02/10/12
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "There are glimmers of talent, a smattering of cleverness among the live action and animated featurettes, but only one that leaps out of the pack... Pixar's 'La Luna.' "(See all of Colin Covert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 496 words, 02/10/12
Ty Burr, Boston Globe: VERY GOOD(cg) "...accomplished works... Precious few, though, rearrange your head and demonstrate the sort of lightning-bolt inspiration of which the format is capable at its best."(See all of Ty Burr's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,097 words, 02/10/12
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle: VERY GOOD(cg) "The eclectic nature of the shorts is both a treat and a weakness.... these independently produced films have a unifying theme: making amends."(See all of Peter Hartlaub's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 482 words, 02/10/12
Stan Hall, Portland Oregonian: VERY GOOD(cg) "Two live-action nominees stand out: 'Time Freak' and 'Tuba Atlantic'... The animation nominees are led by the bizarre, wordless 'A Morning Stroll'..."(See all of Stan Hall's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 216 words, 02/10/12
Tom Long, Detroit News: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...a reminder of the power of craft and imagination... They vary in depth -- some are outright slight -- but they're all skilled, and when they fly, they fly high."(See all of Tom Long's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 535 words, 02/10/12
Tim Grierson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "...a little something for every viewing temperament... For sheer inventiveness, nothing holds a candle to the animated nominees."(See all of Tim Grierson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 571 words, 02/08/12
Curt Holman, Atlanta Creative Loafing: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) " 'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore' is a blissful, whimsical look at reading and the silent film style of Buster Keaton..."(See all of Curt Holman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 495 words, 02/15/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...topics include the tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan last year; a sickening wartime horror story; and, most disquieting, attacks on Pakistani women..."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 919 words, 02/10/12
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "...this year's nominees -- a stronger batch than last year's -- offer thought-provoking contrasts in storytelling and style."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 406 words, 02/10/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Peter Debruge, Daily Variety: VERY GOOD "...all five nominees leave auds wanting more... Terry George's half-hour 'The Shore' illustrates that not all stories require 90 or more minutes to convey an inspired idea."(See all of Peter Debruge's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 934 words, 02/21/12
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "...this year's nominees -- a stronger batch than last year's -- offer thought-provoking contrasts in storytelling and style."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 406 words, 02/10/12
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...topics include the tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan last year; a sickening wartime horror story; and, most disquieting, attacks on Pakistani women..."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 919 words, 02/10/12
6.2 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
2012 Oscar Nominated Shorts's reviews are separated by an average 6.2 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
2012 Oscar Nominated Shorts (17 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:2012 Oscar Nominated Shorts's reviews cover 16.5% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 9,518 words involume (average is 20,172 words). Length:The film's reviews average 560 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 3.8 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
2012 Oscar Nominated Shorts's reviews on average broke 3.8 hours after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is 2012 Oscar Nominated Shorts's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
2012 Oscar Nominated Shorts (17 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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