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Korean comedy about a man who goes on a bender after a bad break-up with his girlfriend. Cast:Song Sam-Dong, Yuk Sang-Yeop, Kim Kang-HeeDirector:Noh Young-seokRelease Date:June 19, 2009DVD Release:January 26, 2010From:Eleven ArtsLength:1 hr. 56 min.
JANUARY 26, 2010
Daytime Drinking, Very Good Reviews, Mixed Limited
Daytime Drinking played in limited release to very good reviews that at the same time were mixed. • Kevin Thomas wrote in the Los Angeles Times, "...has been understandably heralded as a breakthrough in independent filmmaking in Korea." • And Derek Elley wrote in Daily Variety, "...proof that a good script and simpatico direction and performances can overcome budgetary restrictions." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (2 Reviews)
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: OUTSTANDING "...a droll minimalist comedy with major insights that has been understandably heralded as a breakthrough in independent filmmaking in Korea."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 283 words, 06/19/09
David Chute, LA Weekly: EXCELLENT "...a dry, minimalist comedy about a puzzled sad sack abandoned by his buddies before a planned road trip, who stumbles into one cringingly awkward situation after another..."(See all of David Chute's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 200 words, 06/18/09
KEY CITIES (2 Reviews)
G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle: POOR(cg) "...has an uninteresting lead character and a plot filled with contrived situations, illogical decision-making and amazing coincidences.... It's possible there's something lost in translation..."(See all of G. Allen Johnson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 308 words, 08/21/09
Stan Hall, Portland Oregonian: MODERATE(cg) "Though slight -- it's not much more than a judgment-free tale of mindless indulgence -- there's an inviting continuity to the constant sessions of noodle slurping and binge drinking."(See all of Stan Hall's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 147 words, 11/13/09
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
David Chute, LA Weekly: EXCELLENT "...a dry, minimalist comedy about a puzzled sad sack abandoned by his buddies before a planned road trip, who stumbles into one cringingly awkward situation after another..."(See all of David Chute's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 200 words, 06/18/09
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: OUTSTANDING "...a droll minimalist comedy with major insights that has been understandably heralded as a breakthrough in independent filmmaking in Korea."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 283 words, 06/19/09
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Derek Elley, Daily Variety: EXCELLENT "...proof that a good script and simpatico direction and performances can overcome budgetary restrictions.... has a satisfyingly complete dramatic arc..."(See all of Derek Elley's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 537 words, 08/13/08
Ray Bennett, Hollywood Reporter: OUTSTANDING "Droll comedy about the pitfalls of youthful over-indulgence in strong spirits... film demonstrates a sure touch that will no doubt be seen again."(See all of Ray Bennett's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 352 words, 08/10/08
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: OUTSTANDING "...a droll minimalist comedy with major insights that has been understandably heralded as a breakthrough in independent filmmaking in Korea."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 283 words, 06/19/09
26.7 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Daytime Drinking's reviews are separated by an average 26.7 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.
Daytime Drinking (7 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Daytime Drinking's reviews cover 6.4% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,027 words involume (average is 20,172 words). Length:The film's reviews average 290 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 8 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Daytime Drinking's reviews on average broke 8 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 Daytime Drinking's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Daytime Drinking (7 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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