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Comedy drama about an obese man who retreats to the woods to get a handle on his food addiction, along with his best friend who suffers from another addiction. Cast:Carmine Famiglietti, Michael Aronov, Miriam Shor, Eric Leffler, Sharon AngelaDirector:Matthew BonifacioRelease Date:March 26, 2010DVD Release:May 26, 2010From:Lonely HeartsLength:1 hr 39 min
Lbs. played in limited release to good not great reviews. • Betsy Sherman wrote in the Boston Phoenix, "...offers insight — as well as laughs and heartstring tugging — into the struggles of a food addict.... speaks to all ethnicities and sizes." • And Michael O'Sullivan wrote in the Washington Post, "Unfortunately, the drama of Neil's physical transformation is heavier than the film around it." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (4 Reviews)
Mike Hale, New York Times: MODERATE "Those concerned with obesity issues may find 'Lbs.' authentic and inspirational. Otherwise it's an earnest little low-budget indie without much to distinguish it..."(See all of Mike Hale's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 338 words, 03/26/10
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "A serious-minded drama... truthfulness, along with the movie's emotional honesty and narrative polish, help tag this NY-grown indie as one to seek out."(See all of Joe Neumaier's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 92 words, 03/26/10
Kyle Smith, New York Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "Sharply written... an alternately sad and funny companion piece to last year's (slightly funnier and darker) 'Big Fan,' only with burritos instead of the New York Giants."(See all of Kyle Smith's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 285 words, 03/26/10
Michelle Orange, Village Voice: GOOD "...plays, for the first half-hour or so, like an episode of 'The Sopranos' brought to you by the Surgeon General.... [then] acquires a more distinct, insightful texture..."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 202 words, 03/24/10
KEY CITIES (2 Reviews)
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: WEAK(cg) "Unfortunately, the drama of Neil's physical transformation is heavier than the film around it.... leaves you hungering for a few more insights and answers than it offers."(See all of Michael O'Sullivan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 432 words, 05/07/10
Michelle Orange, Village Voice: GOOD "...plays, for the first half-hour or so, like an episode of 'The Sopranos' brought to you by the Surgeon General.... [then] acquires a more distinct, insightful texture..."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 202 words, 03/24/10
Betsy Sherman, Boston Phoenix: VERY GOOD(cg) "...offers insight -- as well as laughs and heartstring tugging -- into the struggles of a food addict.... speaks to all ethnicities and sizes."(See all of Betsy Sherman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 174 words, 04/08/10
Tricia Olszewski, Washington City Paper: POOR "...well-intentioned but terribly executed... more appropriate for a 3 a.m. slot on the Hallmark Movie Channel.... awkward dialogue renders the film nearly unwatchable..."(See all of Tricia Olszewski's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 585 words, 05/06/10
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Mike Hale, New York Times: MODERATE "Those concerned with obesity issues may find 'Lbs.' authentic and inspirational. Otherwise it's an earnest little low-budget indie without much to distinguish it..."(See all of Mike Hale's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 338 words, 03/26/10
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
David Rooney, Daily Variety: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...has a genuine, warm spirit... While the film feels structurally awkward and takes time to settle on the right balance of comedy and pathos, it does eventually provide an emotional hook..."(See all of David Rooney's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 591 words, 02/04/04
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: VERY GOOD "Much of the credit for its effectiveness goes to Carmine Famiglietti, deeply moving in his portrayal of his goodhearted character's compulsiveness and the emotional pain it causes him."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 416 words, 03/25/10
Mike Hale, New York Times: MODERATE "Those concerned with obesity issues may find 'Lbs.' authentic and inspirational. Otherwise it's an earnest little low-budget indie without much to distinguish it..."(See all of Mike Hale's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 338 words, 03/26/10
18.8 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Lbs.'s reviews are separated by an average 18.8 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.
Coverage:Lbs.'s reviews cover 10.6% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 3,885 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 388 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 80 Days Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Lbs.'s reviews on average broke 80 days before 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 Lbs.'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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