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Documentary about a Tokyo teacher whose work at a Holocaust museum uncovers the story of a girl who was imprisoned at the Auschwitz death camp. Cast:George Brady, Lara Brady, Fumiko IshiokaDirector:Larry WeinsteinRelease Date:November 6, 2009DVD Release:December 5, 2011From:In Film PrahaLength:1 hr 30 min
DECEMBER 5, 2011
Inside Hana's Suitcase, Good Reviews (Doc) Limited
Inside Hana's Suitcase played in limited release to good reviews. • Alexandra Cavallo called the film in the Boston Phoenix, "...stirring, eloquently realized..." • And Frank Scheck wrote in the Hollywood Reporter, "...feels like an elaborate study aid.... the ironic twist to the true-life tale that is revealed at the film's conclusion only adds to the feeling of being manipulated." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "It would be odd not to feel something about Hana and the Brady family, but 'Inside Hana's Suitcase' feels more like a historical teaching aid than like a great movie."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 374 words, 04/18/12
John Anderson, New York Newsday: VERY GOOD "Elegantly constructed Holocaust documentary is part memoir, part symposium, with perhaps too much reliance on re-enactments, but much emotion."(See all of John Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 357 words, 04/18/12
Bruce DeMara, Toronto Star: OUTSTANDING "...the film is uncommonly beautiful, thanks to the cinematography by Horst Zeidler and the richly textured musical score by Alexina Louie and Alex Pauk."(See all of Bruce DeMara's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 433 words, 11/06/09
Nick Schager, Village Voice: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...attempts to preserve Holocaust memories through frustratingly fractured means... Still, structural disarray can't negate the emotional impact..."(See all of Nick Schager's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 191 words, 04/18/12
Susan G. Cole, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "The re-enactments are meticulously researched and beautifully shot by Horst Zeidler, but they work more as a calling card for Zeidler than to serve the story."(See all of Susan G. Cole's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 153 words, 11/04/09
Rick Groen, Toronto Globe & Mail: VERY GOOD "Unique, because this is essentially a film for children that's largely told by children. Singular, because the message is one of hope and healing..."(See all of Rick Groen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 431 words, 11/11/09
KEY CITIES (1 Review)
Loren King, Boston Globe: VERY GOOD "...what makes this so powerful is the most traditional technique of all: authentic and eloquent storytelling by memorable characters.... time, and distance fall away."(See all of Loren King's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 518 words, 11/11/11
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (3 Reviews)
Nick Schager, Village Voice: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...attempts to preserve Holocaust memories through frustratingly fractured means... Still, structural disarray can't negate the emotional impact..."(See all of Nick Schager's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 191 words, 04/18/12
Alexandra Cavallo, Boston Phoenix: OUTSTANDING "...ultimately uplifting... The real buoyancy comes from watching the students learn about both the dangers of hatred and the capacity of the human spirit to endure."(See all of Alexandra Cavallo's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 174 words, 11/10/11
Susan G. Cole, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "The re-enactments are meticulously researched and beautifully shot by Horst Zeidler, but they work more as a calling card for Zeidler than to serve the story."(See all of Susan G. Cole's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 153 words, 11/04/09
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "It would be odd not to feel something about Hana and the Brady family, but 'Inside Hana's Suitcase' feels more like a historical teaching aid than like a great movie."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 374 words, 04/18/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: FAIR "...feels like an elaborate study aid.... the ironic twist to the true-life tale that is revealed at the film's conclusion only adds to the feeling of being manipulated."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 357 words, 04/18/12
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "It would be odd not to feel something about Hana and the Brady family, but 'Inside Hana's Suitcase' feels more like a historical teaching aid than like a great movie."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 374 words, 04/18/12
17.7 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Inside Hana's Suitcase's reviews are separated by an average 17.7 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.
Inside Hana's Suitcase (9 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Inside Hana's Suitcase's reviews cover 7.6% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,988 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 332 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 685 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Inside Hana's Suitcase's reviews on average broke 685 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 Inside Hana's Suitcase's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Inside Hana's Suitcase (9 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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