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Drama set in 1970s Glasgow about a sensitive boy who attempts to resist becoming a juvenile delinquent despite his troubling home life and seamy surroundings. Cast:Peter Mullan, Louise Goodall, Gary Milligan, Marianna Palka, Gregg ForrestDirector:Peter MullanRelease Date:May 13, 2011DVD Release:August 23, 2011From:Tribeca FilmsLength:2 hr 4 min
NEDS played in limited release to very good reviews. • Sheri Linden wrote in the Los Angeles Times, "...the telling is fresh; set in the mean streets of 1970s Glasgow, the film is a deft fusion of period detail, kitchen-sink grit and heightened cinematic reality." • And Tom Long wrote in the Detroit News, "Conor McCarron makes the movie.... This kid's a naturally fierce actor." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (2 Reviews)
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "...the telling is fresh; set in the mean streets of 1970s Glasgow, the film is a deft fusion of period detail, kitchen-sink grit and heightened cinematic reality."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 282 words, 05/13/11
Phil Coldiron, LA Weekly: FAIR "The abruptness with which John shifts from star student to one violent thug among many faceless others removes all of the drama from the story and gives it a sense of fatalism that's the film's main point of interest."(See all of Phil Coldiron's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 266 words, 05/12/11
KEY CITIES (1 Review)
Tom Long, Detroit News: VERY GOOD(cg) "The casting is good throughout, but Conor McCarron makes the movie. His baby-fat hard stare, his stubbornness and vulnerability all come through, even as he comes apart. This kid's a naturally fierce actor."(See all of Tom Long's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 459 words, 06/17/11
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Phil Coldiron, LA Weekly: FAIR "The abruptness with which John shifts from star student to one violent thug among many faceless others removes all of the drama from the story and gives it a sense of fatalism that's the film's main point of interest."(See all of Phil Coldiron's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 266 words, 05/12/11
Chris Cabin, Slant: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...a dark-toned coming-of-age tale gradually grows into a macabre psychological portrait that might very well make Rob Zombie smile with admiration.... an unflinching mixture between social realism and horror that remains both affecting and potently surreal."(See all of Chris Cabin's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 914 words, 04/29/11
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "...the telling is fresh; set in the mean streets of 1970s Glasgow, the film is a deft fusion of period detail, kitchen-sink grit and heightened cinematic reality."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 282 words, 05/13/11
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter: EXCELLENT "...bold, persuasive... Actor/director Peter Mullan brings his own keen observational style to the naturalistic kitchen-sink approach as well as his proven way with coaxing memorable performances from his actors, no matter how minor the role."(See all of Michael Rechtshaffen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 389 words, 10/15/10
Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times: VERY GOOD "...the telling is fresh; set in the mean streets of 1970s Glasgow, the film is a deft fusion of period detail, kitchen-sink grit and heightened cinematic reality."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 282 words, 05/13/11
Emanuel Levy, Cinema 24/7: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...funny, unsettling, and sad.... almost always operating on multiple levels at once -- and going in unexpected directions. Almost every scene contains a surprise. Director, writer, actor Peter Mullan has spruced up a kind of film we know all too well."(See all of Emanuel Levy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 772 words, 05/16/11
19.4 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
NEDS's reviews are separated by an average 19.4 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:NEDS's reviews cover 3.9% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 3,082 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 514 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 27 Days Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
NEDS's reviews on average broke 27 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 NEDS's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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