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MURPH: THE PROTECTORMovie Reviews
Documentary about Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy, who gave his life for his men in 2005 and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2007. Cast:John McElhone, Jason Keenan, Kristin Bishop, Daniel Murphy, Rebecca Aquino-Velez, Hector Velez Jr, Sharon McKenna, Owen O'Callaghan, Maureen Murphy, Maureen Bogenshutz, Linda McElhone, Jeff Widenhofer, Micheal A. Mistretta, James O'Callaghan, Hector Velez Sr.Director:Scott MactavishRelease Date:March 22, 2013DVD Release: TBD From:Mactavish PicturesRating:PGLength:1 hr. 25 min.
Murph: The Protector, Moderate Reviews (Doc) National
Murph: The Protector played in national release to moderate reviews. • Daniel Gold wrote in the New York Times, "...a short, spare documentary... reminds us of the valor expended on distant front lines and the holes left at home.... the film doesn't give a full sense of its subject." More Reviews Below...
Murph: The Protector Positive Reviews (7 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (4 Reviews)
Daniel Gold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...a short, spare documentary... reminds us of the valor expended on distant front lines and the holes left at home.... the film doesn't give a full sense of its subject."(See all of Daniel Gold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 315 words, 03/22/13
Rafer Guzman, New York Newsday: MODERATE(cg) "The director may have been somewhat stymied by his subject.... the movie understandably wants to build a myth, but it never quite shows us the man."(See all of Rafer Guzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 345 words, 03/22/13
Nick Schager, Village Voice/LA Weekly: FAIR "...a blandly conventional mixture of interviews, photos, and archival footage... one-note hagiography, no matter how convincing and affecting its portrait..."(See all of Nick Schager's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 193 words, 03/27/13
KEY CITIES (1 Review)
Sean O'Connell, Washington Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "...compelling... reminds audiences that bells and whistles, budgets and effects aren't necessary so long as filmmakers have human stories of bravery and valor to tell."(See all of Sean O'Connell's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 506 words, 03/23/13
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (3 Reviews)
Nick Schager, Village Voice/LA Weekly: FAIR "...a blandly conventional mixture of interviews, photos, and archival footage... one-note hagiography, no matter how convincing and affecting its portrait..."(See all of Nick Schager's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 193 words, 03/27/13
Rob Humanick, Slant: WEAK(cg) "...intimate to a fault... pays tribute to a hero but fails to acknowledge how many great protectors have been lost just as senselessly..."(See all of Rob Humanick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 332 words, 03/22/13
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Daniel Gold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...a short, spare documentary... reminds us of the valor expended on distant front lines and the holes left at home.... the film doesn't give a full sense of its subject."(See all of Daniel Gold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 315 words, 03/22/13
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...suffers from a hagiographic quality... the film will no doubt inspire divergent reactions among viewers. But there's no doubting the decency and heroism of its subject..."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 373 words, 03/25/13
Daniel Gold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...a short, spare documentary... reminds us of the valor expended on distant front lines and the holes left at home.... the film doesn't give a full sense of its subject."(See all of Daniel Gold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 315 words, 03/22/13
15.3 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Murph: The Protector's reviews are separated by an average 15.3 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.
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Coverage:Murph: The Protector's reviews cover 8.3% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,257 words involume (average is 20,172 words). Length:The film's reviews average 322 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 31.0 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Murph: The Protector's reviews on average broke 31.0 hours 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 Murph: The Protector's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Murph: The Protector (7 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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