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A MATTER OF SIZE (SIPUR GADOL)Movie Reviews
Hebrew language comedy drama about an overweight chef from Ramala who arrives at self acceptance through sumo wrestling. Cast:Shmulik Cohen, Irit Kaplan, Dvir Benedek, Alon Dahan, Levana FinkelsteinDirector:Sharon Maymon, Erez TadmorRelease Date:July 2, 2010DVD Release:December 8, 2011From:Menemsha EntertainmentLength:1 hr 32 min
DECEMBER 8, 2011
A Matter of Size (Sipur Gadol), Good Reviews Limited
A Matter of Size (Sipur Gadol) played in limited release to good reviews. • Wesley Morris wrote in the Boston Globe, "A pound-for-pound pleasure.... a sweet, enjoyable — if limited and episodic — 'when life gives you lemons' sort of a movie." • And Rachel Saslow wrote in the Washington Post, "...a charming and poignant Israeli comedy..." More Reviews Below...
A Matter of Size (Sipur Gadol) Positive Reviews (8 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (3 Reviews)
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...has its amusing moments, but never gets beyond that, borrowing a bit too much from 'The Full Monty' but not enough to replicate that film's naughty charm and wit."(See all of Linda Barnard's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 406 words, 03/25/11
Kate Taylor, Toronto Globe & Mail: MODERATE(cg) "The underdogs fight back... there's a suggestion here of a hard emotional reality: People who have been repeatedly rejected are seldom forgiving of anyone."(See all of Kate Taylor's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 623 words, 03/25/11
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...seems about to settle for easy, culturally awkward laughs at the idea of fat Israelis in sumo costumes. And then it pushes through that and finds something deeper..."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 174 words, 03/24/11
KEY CITIES (3 Reviews)
Rachel Saslow, Washington Post: VERY GOOD "...charming and poignant... brings up an intriguing idea, one that isn't talked about often in the United States... Maybe it would be better to be fat and happy than thin and miserable."(See all of Rachel Saslow's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 505 words, 07/02/10
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "A pound-for-pound pleasure.... a sweet, enjoyable -- if limited and episodic -- 'when life gives you lemons' sort of a movie."(See all of Wesley Morris's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 464 words, 03/19/10
John Hartl, Seattle Times: VERY GOOD "A likable romantic comedy... Much of the script's humor comes from the juxtaposition of Japanese codes of honor and Jewish social rituals..."(See all of John Hartl's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 403 words, 10/15/10
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Brett Michel, Boston Phoenix: VERY GOOD "...a look at a group of blue-collar Israeli men (and one woman) and how they came to accept who they are. Sounds like your usual coming-out tale, no? Except that they're not gay."(See all of Brett Michel's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 155 words, 03/25/10
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...seems about to settle for easy, culturally awkward laughs at the idea of fat Israelis in sumo costumes. And then it pushes through that and finds something deeper..."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 174 words, 03/24/11
HIGHBROW PRESS (0 Reviews)
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MOVIE INDUSTRY (1 Review)
Alissa Simon, Daily Variety: GOOD "Part sports drama, part love story... a sweetly absurd tale... Co-helmers Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor ('Strangers') display a finely honed visual sense..."(See all of Alissa Simon's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 542 words, 04/27/09
10.2 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
A Matter of Size (Sipur Gadol)'s reviews are separated by an average 10.2 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.
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Coverage:A Matter of Size (Sipur Gadol)'s reviews cover 5.2% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 3,272 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 409 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
A Matter of Size (Sipur Gadol) Coverage, Volume & Length (8 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 46 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
A Matter of Size (Sipur Gadol)'s reviews on average broke 46 days 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 A Matter of Size (Sipur Gadol)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
A Matter of Size (Sipur Gadol) (8 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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