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SWITCH (2012)Movie Reviews
Documentary about the future of energy, exploring the world's leading energy sites and including interviews with international leaders of government, industry and academia. Cast:Scott TinkerDirector:Harry LynchRelease Date:September 14, 2012DVD Release: TBD From:Arcos PicturesLength:1 hr 38 min
Switch (2012) played in limited release to weak reviews. • Jeannette Catsoulis wrote in the New York Times, "...bombards us with droning interviews... facts and figures blur and dissolve into a meaningless slurry.... saps the vitality to listen to it." • And Michael O'Sullivan wrote in the Washington Post, "...thorough and sober-minded.... refreshingly free of hot air." More Reviews Below...
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...more of an educational tool than an agenda setter. But in trying to be agenda-free the film ends up lacking any real passion..."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 716 words, 11/09/12
Michelle Orange, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "A methodical, occasionally remedial survey of the energy crisis... Harry Lynch is thorough and has sought out an impressive array of key point people..."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 199 words, 09/19/12
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Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...thorough and sober-minded.... refreshingly free of hot air.... the film argues for a balanced approach.... It's documentary of the old school, without a cult of personality."(See all of Michael O'Sullivan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 647 words, 09/14/12
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (3 Reviews)
Michelle Orange, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "A methodical, occasionally remedial survey of the energy crisis... Harry Lynch is thorough and has sought out an impressive array of key point people..."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 199 words, 09/19/12
Kalvin Henely, Slant: MODERATE(cg) "...possibly the driest and most balanced documentary on the current energy crisis.... dispassionate doc surveys the world's range of current energy production..."(See all of Kalvin Henely's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 497 words, 09/18/12
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...more of an educational tool than an agenda setter. But in trying to be agenda-free the film ends up lacking any real passion..."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 716 words, 11/09/12
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Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "...more of an educational tool than an agenda setter. But in trying to be agenda-free the film ends up lacking any real passion..."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 716 words, 11/09/12
14.6 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Switch (2012)'s reviews are separated by an average 14.6 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.
Switch (2012) (6 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Switch (2012)'s reviews cover 8.2% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,470 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 412 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 19 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Switch (2012)'s reviews on average broke 19 days 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 Switch (2012)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Switch (2012) (6 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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