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German and English language drama about an incarcerated teenager attempting to win parole by working at a local morgue. Cast:Thomas Schubert, Karin Lischka, Gerhard Liebmann, Georg FriedrichDirector:Karl MarkovicsRelease Date:August 31, 2012DVD Release:January 22, 2013From:Kino LorberLength:1 hr 30 min
Breathing (Atmen) played in New York City to very good reviews that at the same time were mixed. • Nicolas Rapold wrote in the New York Times, "...owes much to the balanced compositions, lucid imagery and judicious use of color... stands as a sure-handed look at an individual's slow journey toward realization." • And David Rooney wrote in the Hollywood Reporter, "A sober, compelling drama..." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (3 Reviews)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...owes much to the balanced compositions, lucid imagery and judicious use of color... stands as a sure-handed look at an individual's slow journey toward realization."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 406 words, 08/31/12
V.A. Musetto, New York Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "The film's strongest point is the assured performance by Thomas Schubert.... Elegant cinematography by Martin Gschlacht gives 'Breathing' added depth."(See all of V.A. Musetto's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 249 words, 08/31/12
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...owes much to the balanced compositions, lucid imagery and judicious use of color... stands as a sure-handed look at an individual's slow journey toward realization."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 406 words, 08/31/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Charles Gant, Daily Variety: EXCELLENT "Karl Markovics makes a very confident directorial debut with his small but perfectly formed slice of stylized social realism... Thomas Schubert commands our attention..."(See all of Charles Gant's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 424 words, 05/20/11
David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter: EXCELLENT "A sober, compelling drama distinguished by its intelligent restraint, controlled visual style and a matter-of-fact observational approach that gives it bracing dramatic integrity."(See all of David Rooney's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 618 words, 05/20/11
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...owes much to the balanced compositions, lucid imagery and judicious use of color... stands as a sure-handed look at an individual's slow journey toward realization."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 406 words, 08/31/12
20.3 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Breathing (Atmen)'s reviews are separated by an average 20.3 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:Breathing (Atmen)'s reviews cover 6.9% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,660 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 443 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 74 Days Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Breathing (Atmen)'s reviews on average broke 74 days before 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 Breathing (Atmen)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Breathing (Atmen) (6 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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