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Danish language drama about a veteran actress and recovering alcoholic who attempts to make amends with her ex-husband and her children after a stint in rehab. Cast:Paprika Steen, Michael Falch, Sara-Marie Maltha, Shanti Roney, Noel Koch-Sofeldt, Otto Leonardo Steen Rieks, , See AllDirector:Martin ZandvlietRelease Date:January 21, 2011DVD Release: TBD From:World WideRating:RLength:1 hr 25 min
Applause (Applaus) played in limited release to very good reviews. • Colin Covert wrote in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "...a searing portrait of an artist who is emotionally astute onstage but destructively caustic and manipulative out of the limelight." • And Andrew O'Hehir wrote for Salon, "...taut and daring... three parts John Cassavetes' 'A Woman Under the Influence' to one part Bergman's 'Persona'..." More Reviews Below...
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...terrific... actress Paprika Steen brings a thrilling emotional nakedness and an astringent, unsentimental honesty to the part."(See all of Lisa Schwarzbaum's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 218 words, 01/21/11
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (7 Reviews)
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: WEAK "When an actress gives herself as wholly as Ms. Steen does here, a filmmaker should return the favor with a comparable level of craft and commitment..."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 607 words, 01/21/11
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News: WEAK(cg) "...confining and self-aggrandizing... Steen, her face full of remorse, does a great job of portraying someone unclear of where to go or what to say without a script."(See all of Joe Neumaier's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 139 words, 01/21/11
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "A harrowing stage role blurs with real life in this steely look at addiction and recovery.... a singular performance and a deeply affecting if imperfect film."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 748 words, 01/21/11
David Edelstein, New York Magazine: VERY GOOD "...has a certain too-muchness... but with an actress this magnificent the scaffolding barely shows... As much of her as there is, you'll want more."(See all of David Edelstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 214 words, 01/24/11
Melissa Anderson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: MODERATE "Actress Paprika Steen's memorable, soaring performance must remain tethered to the ground by director Martin Pieter Zandvliet's frustrating literal-mindedness."(See all of Melissa Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 544 words, 01/19/11
KEY CITIES (4 Reviews)
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: VERY GOOD(cg) "Actress Paprika Steen creates a searing portrait of an artist who is emotionally astute onstage but destructively caustic and manipulative out of the limelight."(See all of Colin Covert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 119 words, 06/10/11
Stephen Whitty, New Jersey Star-Ledger: VERY GOOD(cg) "Zandvliet's script is as plainspoken and obvious as his intrusive, handheld camera. But then structure and style aren't the points of 'Applause'... Paprika Steen is."(See all of Stephen Whitty's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 475 words, 01/21/11
Ryan Lattanzio, San Francisco Chronicle: VERY GOOD(cg) "...achieves a hard realism, thanks to Paprika Steen's delicate, devastating portrayal.... works better as a showcase for Steen than the tiny, banal movie that surrounds her."(See all of Ryan Lattanzio's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 206 words, 04/13/12
Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...features a marvelous performance by Paprika Steen, who's in every scene of the film and crafts an intricate portrait of a woman teetering on the brink..."(See all of Moira Macdonald's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 234 words, 04/13/12
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (4 Reviews)
Melissa Anderson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: MODERATE "Actress Paprika Steen's memorable, soaring performance must remain tethered to the ground by director Martin Pieter Zandvliet's frustrating literal-mindedness."(See all of Melissa Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 544 words, 01/19/11
Sam Adams, AV Club: VERY GOOD(cg) "...not only is Steen in almost every frame, but at times, the camera is in so close that nothing is visible but her pitted, ravaged face."(See all of Sam Adams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 365 words, 01/20/11
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: WEAK "When an actress gives herself as wholly as Ms. Steen does here, a filmmaker should return the favor with a comparable level of craft and commitment..."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 607 words, 01/21/11
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "A harrowing stage role blurs with real life in this steely look at addiction and recovery.... a singular performance and a deeply affecting if imperfect film."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 748 words, 01/21/11
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon: EXCELLENT "...taut and daring... three parts John Cassavetes' 'A Woman Under the Influence' to one part Bergman's 'Persona' -- with a commanding central performance to match."(See all of Andrew O'Hehir's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 867 words, 01/20/11
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Alissa Simon, Daily Variety: OUTSTANDING "A fearless, tour-de-force performance by star Paprika Steen is the main attraction... Zandvliet's in-your-face, Dogma-style cocktail extracts the essence of Cassavetes..."(See all of Alissa Simon's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 486 words, 07/09/10
Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter: EXCELLENT "...a showcase for the formidable talents of actress Paprika Steen.... a simple but affecting film... offers no softening euphemisms -- but plenty of sharp humor..."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 540 words, 12/03/10
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "A harrowing stage role blurs with real life in this steely look at addiction and recovery.... a singular performance and a deeply affecting if imperfect film."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 748 words, 01/21/11
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: WEAK "When an actress gives herself as wholly as Ms. Steen does here, a filmmaker should return the favor with a comparable level of craft and commitment..."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 607 words, 01/21/11
19.2 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Applause (Applaus)'s reviews are separated by an average 19.2 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:Applause (Applaus)'s reviews cover 23.9% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 6,981 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 411 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 20 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Applause (Applaus)'s reviews on average broke 20 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 Applause (Applaus)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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