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02/06/13 |
Very Good |
"...constantly makes us aware that we're watching a film.... Even if its ultimate meaning remains elusive, the film is enthralling." |
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05/01/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
"...offers a degree of lush beauty... embraces a psychedelic vibe that prizes sensual experience over conventional narrative, a trip that isn't always pleasant..." |
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05/01/13 |
Fair |
"...has a needlessly complex screenplay, as if the creators felt the need to prove they've seen a few Arnaud Desplechin films alongside 'Goodfellas.' " |
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04/05/13 |
Weak |
"...a slick genre exercise.... As the tough lead, McAvoy, better known for lighter fare, seems a decade too young for the part." |
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03/27/13 |
Weak |
"...mistakes messiness for complexity, ignoring characterization and real-world politics... offers yesterday's goods in shiny new packaging." |