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Documentary about the fate of many dogs rescued during Hurricane Katrina, who were shipped around the country to various shelters and adopted out, despite the fact that their original owners wanted them back. Cast:Karen O'TooleDirector:Geralyn PezanoskiRelease Date:January 8, 2010DVD Release:May 4, 2010From:Film MovementLength:1 hr. 20 min.
MAY 4, 2010
Mine, Good (Not Great) Reviews, Mixed (Doc) Limited
Mine played in limited release to good not great reviews. Reviews were mixed. • Allen Johnson wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle, "...a heck of an underreported story... has a lot to say about human compassion, government bureaucracy and the problems inherent after disasters on a large scale." • And Joe Neumaier wrote in the New York Daily News, "Serious and sweet, but narratively shaggy nonetheless." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (4 Reviews)
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a fine feature debut... isn't fully successful -- it's a bit ragged and, at 81 minutes, far too short for the scope of its ambitions -- but it's smart, sincere and affecting."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 648 words, 01/15/10
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News: WEAK(cg) "...heartfelt but overly pleading documentary looks at the trauma of pets lost during Hurricane Katrina.... Serious and sweet, but narratively shaggy nonetheless."(See all of Joe Neumaier's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 113 words, 01/15/10
V.A. Musetto, New York Post: MODERATE(cg) "...examines the tragedy's effect on something else -- household pets... A well-meaning effort, 'Mine' is unfortunately dry -- though my cat, Audrey, seemed pleased."(See all of V.A. Musetto's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 140 words, 01/15/10
Aaron Hillis, Village Voice: WEAK "...the tougher, unasked question is whether the estimated 150,000-plus animals who died are comparable to the 1,464 human lives this film is decidedly not about."(See all of Aaron Hillis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 207 words, 01/13/10
KEY CITIES (3 Reviews)
G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a heck of an underreported story... has a lot to say about human compassion, government bureaucracy and the problems inherent after disasters on a large scale."(See all of G. Allen Johnson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 262 words, 01/08/10
Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times: OUTSTANDING(cg) "At least one scene will melt even the coldest of hearts, but we won't spoil it here; suffice it to say it features a happily wagging tail."(See all of Jeff Shannon's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 320 words, 01/22/10
Stan Hall, Portland Oregonian: GOOD(cg) "...gives the nonhuman perspective of Katrina, one that inevitably will cause Kleenex boxes to be passed... Only the coldest heart will be unmoved by the reunion scenes."(See all of Stan Hall's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 115 words, 01/22/10
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Aaron Hillis, Village Voice: WEAK "...the tougher, unasked question is whether the estimated 150,000-plus animals who died are comparable to the 1,464 human lives this film is decidedly not about."(See all of Aaron Hillis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 207 words, 01/13/10
Brett Michel, Boston Phoenix: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Filmmaker Geralyn Pezanoski focuses on the storm after the storm, when it dawned on the people who had lost everything that that included their beloved pets."(See all of Brett Michel's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 133 words, 04/15/09
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a fine feature debut... isn't fully successful -- it's a bit ragged and, at 81 minutes, far too short for the scope of its ambitions -- but it's smart, sincere and affecting."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 648 words, 01/15/10
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
Eddie Cockrell, Daily Variety: VERY GOOD "Credit Pezanoski and editor Jen Bradwell for clarity and pep in telling an ultimately inspirational story chock-a-block with activists, rescuers, owners and volunteers."(See all of Eddie Cockrell's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 464 words, 01/08/10
Manohla Dargis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...a fine feature debut... isn't fully successful -- it's a bit ragged and, at 81 minutes, far too short for the scope of its ambitions -- but it's smart, sincere and affecting."(See all of Manohla Dargis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 648 words, 01/15/10
21.3 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Mine's reviews are separated by an average 21.3 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:Mine's reviews cover 9.6% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,402 words involume (average is 20,172 words). Length:The film's reviews average 267 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 13 Days Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Mine's reviews on average broke 13 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 Mine's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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