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BEL BORBA AQUIMovie Reviews
Portuguese language documentary about Bel Borba, a Brazilian artist who has been transforming his hometown of Salvador with an array of public art for 35 years. Cast:Bel BorbaDirector:Burt Sun, Andre CostantiniRelease Date:October 3, 2012DVD Release: TBD From:AbramoramaLength:1 hr 35 min
Bel Borba Aqui played in limited release to moderate reviews. • Rachel Saltz wrote in the New York Times, "...shallow... Bel Borba emerges as a protean, inexhaustible artist, too busy to be plagued by self-doubt.... plenty to look at, but not much to think about." More Reviews Below...
Bel Borba Aqui has not been reviewed by Broad National Press
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (4 Reviews)
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: FAIR "...shallow... Bel Borba emerges as a protean, inexhaustible artist, too busy to be plagued by self-doubt.... plenty to look at, but not much to think about."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 255 words, 10/03/12
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...a sunny vacation of a film, a documentary that's as jaunty and improvisational as its colorful subject, prolific Brazilian artist Bel Borba."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 216 words, 11/16/12
Chris Packham, Village Voice: GOOD "The demolished buildings of Salvador, Brazil, are substrates for public art to one native son.... a montage of color, music, and Bel Borba's constant laughter..."(See all of Chris Packham's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 256 words, 10/03/12
Chris Packham, Village Voice: GOOD "The demolished buildings of Salvador, Brazil, are substrates for public art to one native son.... a montage of color, music, and Bel Borba's constant laughter..."(See all of Chris Packham's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 256 words, 10/03/12
Diego Costa, Slant: POOR(cg) "Bel Borba spends much of André Costantini and Burt Sun's documentary speaking inanities, clichés, or boasting about his celebrity status and prolific bent."(See all of Diego Costa's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 403 words, 10/01/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: FAIR "...shallow... Bel Borba emerges as a protean, inexhaustible artist, too busy to be plagued by self-doubt.... plenty to look at, but not much to think about."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 255 words, 10/03/12
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...a sunny vacation of a film, a documentary that's as jaunty and improvisational as its colorful subject, prolific Brazilian artist Bel Borba."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 216 words, 11/16/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Ronnie Scheib, Daily Variety: MODERATE "...ties itself too tightly to its subject, mimicking forms and rhythms it never fully makes its own.... a less-is-more approach would have been advisable."(See all of Ronnie Scheib's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 464 words, 10/02/12
John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Instead of talking heads and biographical info, Burt Sun and André Costantini spend their time watching the man do his thing."(See all of John DeFore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 380 words, 10/04/12
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...a sunny vacation of a film, a documentary that's as jaunty and improvisational as its colorful subject, prolific Brazilian artist Bel Borba."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 216 words, 11/16/12
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: FAIR "...shallow... Bel Borba emerges as a protean, inexhaustible artist, too busy to be plagued by self-doubt.... plenty to look at, but not much to think about."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 255 words, 10/03/12
19.1 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Bel Borba Aqui's reviews are separated by an average 19.1 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.
Bel Borba Aqui (8 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Bel Borba Aqui's reviews cover 9.0% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,366 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 296 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 9 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Bel Borba Aqui's reviews on average broke 9 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 Bel Borba Aqui's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Bel Borba Aqui (8 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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