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ORCHESTRA OF EXILESMovie Reviews
Documentary about Bronislaw Huberman, the renowned Polish violinist who rescued some of the world's greatest musicians from Nazi Germany. Cast:Chris Kardos, Yelena Shmulenson, Itzhak Perlman, Zubin Mehta, Joshua Bell, Pinchas Zukerman, Vlasto Peyitch, Geno Lechner, Jack Luceno, Adam Boncz, Tim Eliot, Michael Levi Harris, Peter Cormican, Jan Uplegger, Henk ReinickeDirector:Josh AronsonRelease Date:October 26, 2012DVD Release:April 9, 2013From:First RunLength:1 hr 25 min
APRIL 9, 2013
Orchestra of Exiles, Good (Not Great) Reviews (Doc) Limited
Orchestra of Exiles played in limited release to good not great reviews. • Joe Neumaier wrote in the New York Daily News, "If director Josh Aronson tries to follow a few too many strands of the story, it's only because there's so many tantalizing ones..." More Reviews Below...
Orchestra of Exiles Positive Reviews (9 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (5 Reviews)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...lacks the storyteller's sleight of hand... Nonetheless it aspires to a level of primary research that other historical documentaries could take a page from."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 248 words, 10/26/12
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "If director Josh Aronson tries to follow a few too many strands of the story, it's only because there's so many tantalizing ones..."(See all of Joe Neumaier's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 150 words, 10/26/12
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...engrossingly recounted... Aronson supports his narrative with an eclectic mix of archival footage and photos, splendid music, strong commentary..."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 206 words, 11/02/12
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Although the movie is overreliant on chintzy-looking and rather corny historical reenactments, these are counterbalanced by anecdote-rich interviews..."(See all of Nick Pinkerton's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 205 words, 10/24/12
KEY CITIES (1 Review)
Mark Feeney, Boston Globe: WEAK(cg) "...the story of Huberman and the founding of the Palestine Symphony could easily inspire a fictional feature or a documentary.... 'Orchestra of Exiles' would indicate not."(See all of Mark Feeney's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 552 words, 11/21/12
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (3 Reviews)
Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Although the movie is overreliant on chintzy-looking and rather corny historical reenactments, these are counterbalanced by anecdote-rich interviews..."(See all of Nick Pinkerton's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 205 words, 10/24/12
Joseph Jon Lanthier, Slant: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...while the testimony and narration provide ample and specific proof of Huberman's wit and generosity, his true legacy -- his music -- is spoken of only in passing..."(See all of Joseph Jon Lanthier's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 494 words, 10/21/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (3 Reviews)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...lacks the storyteller's sleight of hand... Nonetheless it aspires to a level of primary research that other historical documentaries could take a page from."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 248 words, 10/26/12
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...engrossingly recounted... Aronson supports his narrative with an eclectic mix of archival footage and photos, splendid music, strong commentary..."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 206 words, 11/02/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Ronnie Scheib, Daily Variety: FAIR "Unfortunately, the lion's share of Josh Aronson's film consists of pantomimic, less-than-mesmerizing reconstructions of events narrated in voiceover."(See all of Ronnie Scheib's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 189 words, 10/23/12
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...engrossingly recounted... Aronson supports his narrative with an eclectic mix of archival footage and photos, splendid music, strong commentary..."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 206 words, 11/02/12
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...lacks the storyteller's sleight of hand... Nonetheless it aspires to a level of primary research that other historical documentaries could take a page from."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 248 words, 10/26/12
11.0 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Orchestra of Exiles's reviews are separated by an average 11.0 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.
Orchestra of Exiles (9 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Orchestra of Exiles's reviews cover 12.4% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,813 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 313 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 44.4 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Orchestra of Exiles's reviews on average broke 44.4 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 Orchestra of Exiles's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Orchestra of Exiles (9 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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