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TAHRIR: LIBERATION SQUAREMovie Reviews
Arabic language documentary about the revolution to oust Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, following three participants throughout the uprising. Cast:Stefano SavonaDirector:Stefano SavonaRelease Date:June 11, 2012DVD Release: TBD From:Jour 2 FeteLength:1 hr 30 min
Tahrir: Liberation Square played in New York City to good reviews. • Cynthia Fuchs wrote for Pop Matters, "...quite brilliantly pieces together a series of moments and experiences to create a sense of purpose and intention... a dynamic portrait of resistance." • And Michelle Orange called the film in the Village Voice, "...vital, chaotic..." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (2 Reviews)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...embraces the thrill and uncertainty of popular action.... Mr. Savona's talents as a dramatist are variable. He shapes his material with a slack hand..."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 404 words, 06/11/12
Michelle Orange, Village Voice: VERY GOOD "...vital, chaotic... loosely follows several dedicated protesters on the ground as they organize, rally, and debate their cause.... a new and uncertain fate awaits them."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 201 words, 06/06/12
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Tahrir: Liberation Square has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (4 Reviews)
Michelle Orange, Village Voice: VERY GOOD "...vital, chaotic... loosely follows several dedicated protesters on the ground as they organize, rally, and debate their cause.... a new and uncertain fate awaits them."(See all of Michelle Orange's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 201 words, 06/06/12
Alison Willmore, AV Club: VERY GOOD(cg) "...has the immediacy of a live stream -- thrilling and overloose, with its share of dead time, leaving viewers to figure out for themselves what's happening and what's next."(See all of Alison Willmore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 387 words, 06/14/12
Cynthia Fuchs, Pop Matters: EXCELLENT(cg) "...quite brilliantly pieces together a series of moments and experiences to create a sense of purpose and intention... a dynamic portrait of resistance."(See all of Cynthia Fuchs's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 897 words, 06/11/12
Bill Weber, Slant: VERY GOOD(cg) "...the voices of this revolution shout with the energy of self-discovery and the promise of persistence: 'The Egyptians are here!' "(See all of Bill Weber's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 428 words, 06/09/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...embraces the thrill and uncertainty of popular action.... Mr. Savona's talents as a dramatist are variable. He shapes his material with a slack hand..."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 404 words, 06/11/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Jay Weissberg, Daily Variety: GOOD "...best at chronicling the shifting mood in the square, the protestors cycling through periods of euphoria, exhaustion, determination and anger, but most of all, solidarity..."(See all of Jay Weissberg's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 472 words, 08/16/11
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: VERY GOOD "...an invaluable historical document.... a vivid portrait of the often chaotic proceedings, without the skewing of perspective that often results from typical media coverage."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 221 words, 06/07/12
Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...embraces the thrill and uncertainty of popular action.... Mr. Savona's talents as a dramatist are variable. He shapes his material with a slack hand..."(See all of Nicolas Rapold's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 404 words, 06/11/12
7.8 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Tahrir: Liberation Square's reviews are separated by an average 7.8 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.
Tahrir: Liberation Square (7 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Tahrir: Liberation Square's reviews cover 7.0% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 3,010 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 430 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 19 Days Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Tahrir: Liberation Square's reviews on average broke 19 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 Tahrir: Liberation Square's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Tahrir: Liberation Square (7 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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