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2013 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTSMovie Reviews
A collection of the 2013 Academy Award nominated short films in the animation, live action and documentary categories. Cast:Timothy Reckart, David Silverman, Minkyu Lee, John Kahrs, Shawn ChristensenDirector:Minkyu Lee, Timothy Reckart, John KahrsRelease Date:February 1, 2013DVD Release:January 29, 2013From:Magnolia/Shorts InternationalLength:1 hr 28 min
JANUARY 29, 2013
2013 Oscar Nominated Shorts, Very Good Reviews (Doc) Key Cities
2013 Oscar Nominated Shorts played in key cities to very good reviews. • Joe Williams wrote in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "This year's live-action shorts are more worldly than usual... the subject matter is downright dark.... As usual, the animated shorts are more playful..." More Reviews Below...
2013 Oscar Nominated Shorts Positive Reviews (23 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (9 Reviews)
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "Hope is the predominant mood.... The live-action shorts are stronger than usual.... The concentrated visual magic of 'Fresh Guacamole' is thrilling."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 754 words, 02/01/13
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "The animated shorts aren't the strongest of the group, though there are some highlights.... The live-action shorts, often a weak category, are better than usual..."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 347 words, 02/01/13
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...if you're primed for the sudden shifts in tone, style, story and look, the payoff is one provocative and evocative film after another."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 908 words, 02/02/13
Lou Lumenick, New York Post: OUTSTANDING(cg) "Disney animator Minkyu Lee is responsible for the longest and most beautiful of the shorts (all dialogue-free), the independently produced 'Adam and Dog'..."(See all of Lou Lumenick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 207 words, 02/01/13
Jeff Shannon, Chicago Sun-Times: OUTSTANDING(cg) "All five of the animated nominees are a joy to experience.... these shorts are masterworks that will stand the test of time."(See all of Jeff Shannon's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 757 words, 02/01/13
Nick Schager, Village Voice/LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "If the animation category is rife with aesthetic splendor, the dramatic category is far more uneven... the documentaries shine a light on universal issues of suffering..."(See all of Nick Schager's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 498 words, 01/30/13
James Adams, Toronto Globe & Mail: VERY GOOD(cg) "...as these films demonstrate, you don't need 100 minutes, heavy-duty CGI and big stars to grab the eyes and pack a punch."(See all of James Adams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 737 words, 02/01/13
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: EXCELLENT(cg) "...the highlight of the program is Minkyu Lee's 'Adam and Dog'.... Understated but moving, it's a lovely little short that stands head and shoulders above its competition."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 328 words, 01/31/13
KEY CITIES (10 Reviews)
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...the animated short films feel notably old-fashioned, quaint even... 'Fresh Guacamole' is my favorite... a visually original treat..."(See all of Michael O'Sullivan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 328 words, 02/01/13
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...my pick for the animated shorts is 'Paperman'... the strongest of the live-action titles, and the most emotionally resonant, is 'Asad'.... It's powerful."(See all of Steven Rea's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 613 words, 02/01/13
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...a hodgepodge of quality, country of origin and artistic intent.... Some are original and intriguing.... Others are conservative and dutiful..."(See all of Colin Covert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 739 words, 02/01/13
Ty Burr, Boston Globe: VERY GOOD(cg) "...in a world in which great short films spill out from every corner of the Internet, these programs provide a window into what Academy members think are the best."(See all of Ty Burr's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 688 words, 02/01/13
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle: VERY GOOD(cg) "...typically eclectic and entertaining. In a flip from last year, the live action shorts stand out above their animated counterparts -- not that they're easily compared."(See all of Peter Hartlaub's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 496 words, 02/01/13
Stan Hall, Portland Oregonian: GOOD(cg) "The animated category includes a special 'Simpsons' cartoon in which baby Maggie spends a day at the Ayn Rand Daycare Center."(See all of Stan Hall's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 118 words, 02/01/13
Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: GOOD(cg) "This year's live-action shorts are more worldly than usual... the subject matter is downright dark.... As usual, the animated shorts are more playful..."(See all of Joe Williams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 396 words, 02/01/13
Tom Long, Detroit News: VERY GOOD(cg) "...uniformly well-crafted.... it's good stuff... But none of them are going to make you question reality as we know it or alter the course of cinema."(See all of Tom Long's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 488 words, 02/01/13
Barbara Vancheri, Miami Herald: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...when some best picture nominees are clocking in at 150 minutes, you may be relieved and elated to learn some award contenders run as little as 2 to 16 minutes..."(See all of Barbara Vancheri's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 800 words, 02/08/13
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (5 Reviews)
Nick Schager, Village Voice/LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "If the animation category is rife with aesthetic splendor, the dramatic category is far more uneven... the documentaries shine a light on universal issues of suffering..."(See all of Nick Schager's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 498 words, 01/30/13
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: EXCELLENT(cg) "...the highlight of the program is Minkyu Lee's 'Adam and Dog'.... Understated but moving, it's a lovely little short that stands head and shoulders above its competition."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 328 words, 01/31/13
MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher: OUTSTANDING(cg) "My favorite film of the live-action lot is the French-Belgian 'Death of a Shadow'.... Every single one of the five beautiful short cartoons is all but silent..."(See all of MaryAnn Johanson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,109 words, 01/30/13
HIGHBROW PRESS (3 Reviews)
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "Hope is the predominant mood.... The live-action shorts are stronger than usual.... The concentrated visual magic of 'Fresh Guacamole' is thrilling."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 754 words, 02/01/13
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...if you're primed for the sudden shifts in tone, style, story and look, the payoff is one provocative and evocative film after another."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 908 words, 02/02/13
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon: EXCELLENT "All three programs are worth seeing, but I recommend the documentaries first and foremost... all five are rewarding and downright terrific examples of the form..."(See all of Andrew O'Hehir's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,383 words, 02/01/13
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Peter Debruge, Variety: GOOD "...solid if familiar.... the fiction noms represent considerable talent operating in a range of styles... 'toon shorts display a stunning range of ingenuity and emotion..."(See all of Peter Debruge's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 2,030 words, 02/21/13
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...if you're primed for the sudden shifts in tone, style, story and look, the payoff is one provocative and evocative film after another."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 908 words, 02/02/13
Stephen Holden, New York Times: VERY GOOD "Hope is the predominant mood.... The live-action shorts are stronger than usual.... The concentrated visual magic of 'Fresh Guacamole' is thrilling."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 754 words, 02/01/13
12.7 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
2013 Oscar Nominated Shorts's reviews are separated by an average 12.7 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.
2013 Oscar Nominated Shorts (23 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:2013 Oscar Nominated Shorts's reviews cover 20.4% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 15,092 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 656 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 9.7 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
2013 Oscar Nominated Shorts's reviews on average broke 9.7 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 2013 Oscar Nominated Shorts's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
2013 Oscar Nominated Shorts (23 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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