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LEONIE (2013)Movie Reviews
French Japanese German English language drama about Leonie Gilmour, devoted mother of world renowned artist Isamu Noguchi, who traveled the world in search of art and freedom. Cast:Emily Mortimer, Shidô Nakamura, Christina Hendricks, Mieko Harada, Jan Milligan, Keiko Takeshita, Takashi Kashiwabara, Kelly Vitz, Nichole Hiltz, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Jay Karnes, Marco St. John, Mary Kay Place, Louca Platon, Julia AdamsDirector:Hisako MatsuiRelease Date:February 27, 2013DVD Release:May 14, 2013From:Monterey MediaRating:PG-13Length:2 hr 12 min
Leonie (2013) opened in limited release to fair reviews. • Alan Scherstuhl wrote in the Village Voice and LA Weekly, "Emily Mortimer is excellent.... [but] the film moves too quickly for its many incidents to have much impact... what limited power it builds is dissipated by mortifying narration..." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (4 Reviews)
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: WEAK "...plodding... doesn't stint on the biopic mush.... it telegraphs and draws lessons, the biggest being that Leonie's example and support made an artist of Isamu Noguchi."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 272 words, 03/22/13
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...played with a bright, chilly strength by Emily Mortimer.... As a portrait of female strength and a celebration of the artistic spirit, the film too seldom comes fully alive."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 263 words, 04/12/13
Alan Scherstuhl, Village Voice/LA Weekly: MODERATE "Mortimer is excellent.... [but] the film moves too quickly for its many incidents to have much impact... what limited power it builds is dissipated by mortifying narration..."(See all of Alan Scherstuhl's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 256 words, 03/20/13
KEY CITIES (2 Reviews)
Barbara VanDenburgh, Arizona Republic: WEAK(cg) "...a juicy story squandered by the poor telling. It's got all the trappings of a good ol'-fashioned Merchant Ivory pic, but none of the soul."(See all of Barbara VanDenburgh's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 481 words, 04/19/13
Jamie S. Rich, Portland Oregonian: VERY GOOD(cg) "...powered by a top-caliber performance from Mortimer and artfully realized period details.... slow at times... emotionally and intellectually satisfying."(See all of Jamie S. Rich's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 113 words, 04/26/13
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Alan Scherstuhl, Village Voice/LA Weekly: MODERATE "Mortimer is excellent.... [but] the film moves too quickly for its many incidents to have much impact... what limited power it builds is dissipated by mortifying narration..."(See all of Alan Scherstuhl's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 256 words, 03/20/13
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: WEAK "...plodding... doesn't stint on the biopic mush.... it telegraphs and draws lessons, the biggest being that Leonie's example and support made an artist of Isamu Noguchi."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 272 words, 03/22/13
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...played with a bright, chilly strength by Emily Mortimer.... As a portrait of female strength and a celebration of the artistic spirit, the film too seldom comes fully alive."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 263 words, 04/12/13
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
John Anderson, Variety: FAIR "...a feminist/revisionist celebration... the insistent strings that introduce each and every chapter of the story make it feel as though one's ears are on a forced march."(See all of John Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 682 words, 03/24/13
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: MODERATE "...unconventional.... Lushly photographed and featuring a stellar performance by the luminous Emily Mortimer... deeply heartfelt but only intermittently compelling."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 361 words, 03/22/13
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...played with a bright, chilly strength by Emily Mortimer.... As a portrait of female strength and a celebration of the artistic spirit, the film too seldom comes fully alive."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 263 words, 04/12/13
Rachel Saltz, New York Times: WEAK "...plodding... doesn't stint on the biopic mush.... it telegraphs and draws lessons, the biggest being that Leonie's example and support made an artist of Isamu Noguchi."(See all of Rachel Saltz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 272 words, 03/22/13
13.1 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Leonie (2013)'s reviews are separated by an average 13.1 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:Leonie (2013)'s reviews cover 8.8% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,684 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 336 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 32 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Leonie (2013)'s reviews on average broke 32 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 Leonie (2013)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Leonie (2013) (8 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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