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01/16/09 |
Very Good |
 "One thing is certain: To appreciate this scenic spectacle requires a leap of faith that will test even die-hard Bollywood fans." |
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02/20/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...has the feel of a documentary, but a documentary can't accomplish what this does: Take us to a corner of the world where sex and regret are so intimately entwined." |
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03/20/09 |
Very Good |
 "...a poetic dissection of family dynamics... an ideal blend of character study, deceptively simple plot twists, inspired acting, and travelogue." |
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04/10/09 |
Very Good |
 "...a gripping look at the immigrant experience, with small moments as important - and visually arresting - as any on the baseball diamond." |
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05/01/09 |
Very Good |
 "Pundits have debated whether Obama's election means we're in a post-racial society... looking at a corner of southeast Texas, the truth is complicated." |
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05/08/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...essential viewing - a film that offers a window into modern politics, and the political obstacles faced by gays and lesbians around the country." |
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06/05/09 |
Very Good |
 "...a window into a music that (like blues music) can be poetic, heartbreaking, melodramatic and redemptive, all at the same time." |
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06/12/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...a kind of cinematic fable. At times funny, sad, poignant and suspenseful, 'Sparrows' is a showcase for Majid Majidi's masterful storytelling..." |
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06/12/09 |
Outstanding |
"...essential viewing -- a film that offers a window into modern politics, and the political obstacles faced by gays and lesbians across the country." |
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07/31/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...a beautiful film to watch as it unfolds the life of N'Dour and, by extension, the lives of millions of West Africans who are anonymous to many in the West." |
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08/21/09 |
Outstanding |
 "...remarkable... a blind Afghan boy - encouraged by an elder - sings a poetic love song, then smiles and tells the camera, 'When I listen to music, I feel really happy.' " |
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08/28/09 |
Outstanding |
"...a mesmerizing documentary that follows N'Dour from his native Senegal around the world and home again." |
