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Documentary about the negative aftereffects of "fracking" (hydraulic fracturing drilling), a method of drilling for gas that is now used around the U.S. and Canada. Cast:Josh FoxDirector:Josh FoxRelease Date:July 23, 2010DVD Release:December 14, 2010Length:1 hr 47 min
GasLand played in limited release to very good reviews. • Stan Hall wrote in the Portland Oregonian, "...casts suspicion on the notion that natural gas is a relatively benign fossil fuel, as well as forces hard questions about how much we're willing to sacrifice..." • And Claudia Puig wrote in USA Today, "Josh Fox has a likable narrative style, presenting his case powerfully." More Reviews Below...
Claudia Puig, USA Today: VERY GOOD(cg) "Josh Fox has a likable narrative style, presenting his case powerfully.... he makes a strong case for, at the very least, re-examination of this controversial practice."(See all of Claudia Puig's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 318 words, 02/24/11
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Bill Stamets, Chicago Sun-Times: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a great example of a concerned citizen seeking to inform himself and then share what he learns. Fox's narration is variously folksy, lyrical and alarmed."(See all of Bill Stamets's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 354 words, 07/16/10
Rob Nelson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "...expertly juxtaposes instances of natural beauty with those of mechanized incursion, practically making us feel the toxic chemicals spilling off the screen and into our laps."(See all of Rob Nelson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 226 words, 09/15/10
Jason Anderson, Toronto Star: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...alarming... Anyone versed in the muckraking movies of Michael Moore will be familiar with 'Gasland's' gallery of angry, ailing regular folks and industry officials..."(See all of Jason Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 577 words, 07/23/10
Katie Hewitt, Toronto Globe & Mail: MODERATE(cg) "The sharp cuts, bad lighting and jarring camera work is brash, guerrilla-style 'it doesn't have to be in focus to impress you,' filmmaking. And sometimes, it's true."(See all of Katie Hewitt's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 478 words, 07/23/10
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: EXCELLENT(cg) "Winner of the special jury prize at Sundance... once you see 'Gasland,' you'll really want to know more about the thousands of fracking projects here in Canada."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 246 words, 07/22/10
KEY CITIES (2 Reviews)
Christopher Kelly, Dallas Morning News: EXCELLENT(cg) "Fox reminds us that you can't get something for nothing, and even if we can't see it happening, it still affects the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink."(See all of Christopher Kelly's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 546 words, 10/29/10
Stan Hall, Portland Oregonian: VERY GOOD(cg) "...casts suspicion on the notion that natural gas is a relatively benign fossil fuel, as well as forces hard questions about how much we're willing to sacrifice..."(See all of Stan Hall's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 293 words, 10/22/10
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (4 Reviews)
Rob Nelson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "...expertly juxtaposes instances of natural beauty with those of mechanized incursion, practically making us feel the toxic chemicals spilling off the screen and into our laps."(See all of Rob Nelson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 226 words, 09/15/10
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: EXCELLENT(cg) "Winner of the special jury prize at Sundance... once you see 'Gasland,' you'll really want to know more about the thousands of fracking projects here in Canada."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 246 words, 07/22/10
HIGHBROW PRESS (0 Reviews)
GasLand has not been reviewed by Highbrow Press
MOVIE INDUSTRY (1 Review)
Robert Koehler, Daily Variety: OUTSTANDING "...one of the most effective and expressive environmental films of recent years... a piece of beautiful cinema, rough-hewn and poetic, often musical in its rhythms..."(See all of Robert Koehler's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 650 words, 01/25/10
16.9 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
GasLand's reviews are separated by an average 16.9 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:GasLand's reviews cover 10.1% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 4,712 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 428 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 104 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
GasLand's reviews on average broke 104 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 GasLand's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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