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A WHISPER TO A ROARMovie Reviews
Documentary about democracy activists in Egypt, Malaysia, Ukraine, Venezuela and Zimbabwe who share their personal stories of struggle with their countries' oppressive regimes. Cast:Alfred MolinaDirector:Ben MosesRelease Date:October 12, 2012DVD Release:April 16, 2013From:Appleseed EntertainmentLength:1 hr 46 min
APRIL 16, 2013
A Whisper to a Roar, Very Good Reviews (Doc) NYC, LA
A Whisper to a Roar played in New York City and Los Angeles to very good reviews. • Nicolas Rapold wrote in the New York Times, "...a vivid documentary with unusual access to the key players in the geopolitical dramas it recounts.... the stories quicken the conscience..." More Reviews Below...
A Whisper to a Roar Positive Reviews (7 Reviews, reviews below)
A Whisper to a Roar has not been reviewed by Broad National Press
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (4 Reviews)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a vivid documentary with unusual access to the key players in the geopolitical dramas it recounts.... the stories quicken the conscience..."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 219 words, 10/12/12
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "An impressive array of archival news footage, enlightening interviews with activists, politicos, academics and journalists... a provocative, if at times overly ambitious effort."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 221 words, 10/19/12
Michelle Orange, Village Voice/LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "An expertly drawn primer on the soft dictatorships that constrained five different countries and the peaceful revolutions that sought to expunge them..."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 177 words, 10/10/12
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
A Whisper to a Roar has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (3 Reviews)
Michelle Orange, Village Voice/LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "An expertly drawn primer on the soft dictatorships that constrained five different countries and the peaceful revolutions that sought to expunge them..."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 177 words, 10/10/12
Sam Adams, AV Club: GOOD(cg) "...makes a convincing argument that, in spite of some recent setbacks, movements for democratic change are alive and well, but it glosses over the problems..."(See all of Sam Adams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 340 words, 10/11/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a vivid documentary with unusual access to the key players in the geopolitical dramas it recounts.... the stories quicken the conscience..."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 219 words, 10/12/12
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "An impressive array of archival news footage, enlightening interviews with activists, politicos, academics and journalists... a provocative, if at times overly ambitious effort."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 221 words, 10/19/12
John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter: GOOD "...makes a fine sum-up for those who've found the last decade's geopolitics too much to keep track of... while there are common themes, the stories are quite different..."(See all of John DeFore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 352 words, 10/11/12
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "An impressive array of archival news footage, enlightening interviews with activists, politicos, academics and journalists... a provocative, if at times overly ambitious effort."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 221 words, 10/19/12
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a vivid documentary with unusual access to the key players in the geopolitical dramas it recounts.... the stories quicken the conscience..."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 219 words, 10/12/12
4.6 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
A Whisper to a Roar's reviews are separated by an average 4.6 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 Whisper to a Roar's reviews cover 8.2% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,666 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 238 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
A Whisper to a Roar Coverage, Volume & Length (7 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 36.0 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
A Whisper to a Roar's reviews on average broke 36.0 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 A Whisper to a Roar's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
A Whisper to a Roar (7 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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