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Documentary about citizens fighting against construction of a new sports arena in Brooklyn, New York. Cast:Daniel Goldstein, Shabnam Merchant, Patti Hagan, Letitia James, Marty Markowitz, Michael Bloomberg, Bruce RatnerDirector:Michael Galinsky, Suki HawleyRelease Date:June 17, 2011DVD Release:January 15, 2013From:Rooftop FilmsLength:1 hr. 33 min.
JANUARY 15, 2013
Battle for Brooklyn, Good (Not Great) Reviews, Mixed (Doc) Limited
Battle for Brooklyn played in limited release to good not great reviews. Reviews were mixed. • Gary Goldstein wrote in the Los Angeles Times, "...well-assembled... proves a deft look at a reluctant crusader and how financial sway and political override can so effectively trump the power of the average citizen." • And Neil Genzlinger called the film in the New York Times, "...slanted..." More Reviews Below...
Battle for Brooklyn Positive Reviews (11 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: MODERATE "...slanted... this film should be discouraging and dismaying for people on all sides of the project, for what it says about oversize expectations and missed opportunities."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 275 words, 06/17/11
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News: EXCELLENT(cg) "...a gripping documentary about how unnecesary real estate development can change the soul of New York... brings us inside the lives it touches."(See all of Joe Neumaier's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 287 words, 06/17/11
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...well-assembled... proves a deft look at a reluctant crusader and how financial sway and political override can so effectively trump the power of the average citizen."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 230 words, 08/19/11
Lou Lumenick, New York Post: MODERATE(cg) "Unfortunately for the film, it's clear from the outset this is a totally one-sided battle that well-connected developer Bruce Ratner is fated to win... Not exactly inspiring."(See all of Lou Lumenick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 223 words, 06/17/11
Ben Mercer, Village Voice/LA Weekly: FAIR "...a useful primer... but figures who might have made more compelling documentary subjects than the always on-message Daniel Goldstein crowd the sidelines."(See all of Ben Mercer's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 248 words, 06/15/11
Ben Mercer, Village Voice/LA Weekly: FAIR "...a useful primer... but figures who might have made more compelling documentary subjects than the always on-message Daniel Goldstein crowd the sidelines."(See all of Ben Mercer's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 248 words, 06/15/11
Noel Murray, AV Club: EXCELLENT(cg) "Most viewers should find the documentary gripping and provocative, no matter their opinions about eminent domain, historic preservation, or public dollars..."(See all of Noel Murray's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 429 words, 06/16/11
Andrew Schenker, Slant: MODERATE(cg) "...brings up larger quandaries about urban development which it doesn't begin to address. It's where the film leaves off that the really interesting questions begin."(See all of Andrew Schenker's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 536 words, 06/12/11
HIGHBROW PRESS (3 Reviews)
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: MODERATE "...slanted... this film should be discouraging and dismaying for people on all sides of the project, for what it says about oversize expectations and missed opportunities."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 275 words, 06/17/11
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...well-assembled... proves a deft look at a reluctant crusader and how financial sway and political override can so effectively trump the power of the average citizen."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 230 words, 08/19/11
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon: VERY GOOD "...compact and fascinating... a compelling tale about the value of individual and collective resistance, even as it makes clear where power in our society really resides."(See all of Andrew O'Hehir's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 875 words, 06/17/11
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
John Anderson, Daily Variety: WEAK "...earnest, ungracefully reconstructed... Failed crusades don't make for very inspiring cinema, and pic seems unlikely to galvanize followers..."(See all of John Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 561 words, 06/13/11
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...well-assembled... proves a deft look at a reluctant crusader and how financial sway and political override can so effectively trump the power of the average citizen."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 230 words, 08/19/11
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: MODERATE "...slanted... this film should be discouraging and dismaying for people on all sides of the project, for what it says about oversize expectations and missed opportunities."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 275 words, 06/17/11
20.7 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Battle for Brooklyn's reviews are separated by an average 20.7 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.
Battle for Brooklyn (11 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Battle for Brooklyn's reviews cover 12.7% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 4,250 words involume (average is 20,172 words). Length:The film's reviews average 386 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 16 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Battle for Brooklyn's reviews on average broke 16 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 Battle for Brooklyn's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Battle for Brooklyn (11 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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