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MAN AT WARMovie Reviews
English German Polish Russian language documentary about men whose fascination with World War II leads to their obsession with war simulation computer games. Cast:Nicholas Iassogna, Keith Jackson, Larry Roberts, Christopher C. Johnson, Maikel ZaldivarDirector:Jacek BlawutRelease Date:October 26, 2012DVD Release: TBD Length:1 hr 10 min
Man at War played in New York City and Los Angeles to moderate reviews. • Sheri Linden wrote in the Los Angeles Times, "...an up-close, if not always penetrating, look at this subculture of avid virtual warriors, with wry glances at the women who watch from the sidelines, variously amused..." More Reviews Below...
Man at War Positive Reviews (5 Reviews, reviews below)
Man at War has not been reviewed by Broad National Press
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (3 Reviews)
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: MODERATE "Some players in this film are history buffs, some have relatives who fought in the real battles, some just like to shoot stuff. If you're not addicted to this particular game yourself, none of that is very interesting."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 209 words, 11/23/12
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...an up-close, if not always penetrating, look at this subculture of avid virtual warriors, with wry glances at the women who watch from the sidelines, variously amused..."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 251 words, 10/26/12
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice: GOOD "...nimble, funny... when these men talk about their hobby, they broach a whole host of questions about masculinity, national identity, and heritage..."(See all of Nick Pinkerton's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 248 words, 11/21/12
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Man at War has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (1 Review)
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice: GOOD "...nimble, funny... when these men talk about their hobby, they broach a whole host of questions about masculinity, national identity, and heritage..."(See all of Nick Pinkerton's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 248 words, 11/21/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: MODERATE "Some players in this film are history buffs, some have relatives who fought in the real battles, some just like to shoot stuff. If you're not addicted to this particular game yourself, none of that is very interesting."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 209 words, 11/23/12
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...an up-close, if not always penetrating, look at this subculture of avid virtual warriors, with wry glances at the women who watch from the sidelines, variously amused..."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 251 words, 10/26/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Ronnie Scheib, Daily Variety: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Featuring more than 20 participants, the docu initially feels as crowded and difficult to follow as the sky-filling dogfights in which the gamers engage... down-to-earth..."(See all of Ronnie Scheib's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 178 words, 11/26/12
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: WEAK "...a tedious affair made notable only by the players' fanatical passion... except, of course, when one of them embarrassedly steps away from the battle to pay for a pizza delivery."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 300 words, 11/26/12
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...an up-close, if not always penetrating, look at this subculture of avid virtual warriors, with wry glances at the women who watch from the sidelines, variously amused..."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 251 words, 10/26/12
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times: MODERATE "Some players in this film are history buffs, some have relatives who fought in the real battles, some just like to shoot stuff. If you're not addicted to this particular game yourself, none of that is very interesting."(See all of Neil Genzlinger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 209 words, 11/23/12
17.0 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Man at War's reviews are separated by an average 17.0 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:Man at War's reviews cover 6.9% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,186 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 237 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Man at War Coverage, Volume & Length (5 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 22 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Man at War's reviews on average broke 22 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 Man at War's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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