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SEXUAL CHRONICLES OF A FRENCH FAMILY (CHRONIQUES SEXUELLES D'UNE FAMILLE D'AUJOURD'HUI)Movie Reviews
French language comedy about a family that treats sex as taboo until their son's actions make it a topic of interest to all. Cast:Valerie Maes, Stephan Hersoen, Nathan Duval, Mathias Melloul, Leïla DenioDirector:Pascal Arnold, Jean-Marc BarrRelease Date:June 1, 2012DVD Release:October 16, 2012From:IFC MidnightLength:1 hr 27 min
OCTOBER 16, 2012
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui), Weak Reviews Limited
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui) played in limited release to weak reviews. • David DeWitt wrote in the New York Times, "...dull filmmaking.... most of the camera time goes to airy, awkward sex (no genitalia, though plenty of breasts and backsides), and while it's never titillating, it's also never involving." More Reviews Below...
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui) Positive Reviews (4 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (1 Review)
David DeWitt, New York Times: WEAK "...dull filmmaking.... most of the camera time goes to airy, awkward sex (no genitalia, though plenty of breasts and backsides), and while it's never titillating, it's also never involving."(See all of David DeWitt's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 250 words, 06/01/12
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui) has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Scott Tobias, AV Club: FAIR(cg) "It's a celebration of libertine sexuality -- nothing more, nothing less -- and almost remarkably untroubled by any of the dramatic issues it raises."(See all of Scott Tobias's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 333 words, 05/31/12
Calum Marsh, Slant: POOR(cg) "...we can't possibly, in 2012, be shocked by the mere sight of on-screen sex... 'Being open about sex makes us happier' proves a tough line to sell when you've effectively made your audience tired of watching sex."(See all of Calum Marsh's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 461 words, 06/01/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
David DeWitt, New York Times: WEAK "...dull filmmaking.... most of the camera time goes to airy, awkward sex (no genitalia, though plenty of breasts and backsides), and while it's never titillating, it's also never involving."(See all of David DeWitt's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 250 words, 06/01/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
Dennis Harvey, Daily Variety: FAIR "...superficial... diverting date-night fare... lack of thematic/emotional depth fails to push the envelope, as have better movies like 'I Am Curious (Yellow)' and 'Shortbus.' "(See all of Dennis Harvey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 544 words, 06/11/12
David DeWitt, New York Times: WEAK "...dull filmmaking.... most of the camera time goes to airy, awkward sex (no genitalia, though plenty of breasts and backsides), and while it's never titillating, it's also never involving."(See all of David DeWitt's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 250 words, 06/01/12
22.5 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui)'s reviews are separated by an average 22.5 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.
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui) (4 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui)'s reviews cover 5.0% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,588 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 397 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui) Coverage, Volume & Length (4 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 16.2 Hours After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui)'s reviews on average broke 16.2 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 Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Sexual Chronicles of a French Family (Chroniques sexuelles d'une famille d'aujourd'hui) (4 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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