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05/23/12 |
Excellent |
 "Loach offsets the difficulties of Robbie's rather bleak world with hilarious wordplay and slapstick. Gary Maitland is especially funny as the ignorant but witty Albert..." |
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05/25/12 |
Very Good |
 "As they negotiate any number of obstacles, the lovers test one another repeatedly.... Their mutual will to survive makes this movie romance remarkable." |
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05/21/12 |
Very Good |
 "...offers a pointed, well-acted, and unflattering gaze at European women's role in the industry, consumers in search of pleasure." |
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05/18/11 |
Very Good |
 "...a traditional film in more senses than one (at Cannes, the crew refused limousines and walked to the evening screening in the rain to observe the Sabbath)." |
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05/25/12 |
Good |
 "...shows how multiple flawed decisions lead to an inevitable tragedy... it is not so much a statement against faith but against the church as an instrument of social control." |
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05/23/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...tells a story of mob mentality with a Danish twist -- the innocent victim hardly fights back.... Lucas remains perpetually open to reconciliation..." |
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05/31/12 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...complicates individuals who might seem too easily assessed.... goes on to explore how expectations shape the lives of characters and also the experiences of viewers." |
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05/30/12 |
Moderate |
 "...a comedic departure from the mafia theme for which Matteo Garrone is best known, but it's not particularly funny. Moreover, its themes are not new." |
