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THE HEDGEHOG (LE HERISSON)Movie Reviews
French language comedy drama coming-of-age story of a young girl who finds kindred spirits in her building's concierge and a new tenant. Cast:Josiane Balasko, Garance LeGuillermic, Togo Igawa, Anne BrochetDirector:Mona AchacheRelease Date:August 19, 2011DVD Release:June 12, 2012From:NeoClassics FilmsLength:1 hr 40 min
JUNE 12, 2012
The Hedgehog (Le herisson), Very Good Reviews, Mixed Key Cities
The Hedgehog (Le herisson) played in key cities to very good reviews that at the same time were mixed. • Roger Moore wrote in the Orlando Sentinel, "The sweet, the comic and the tragic blend together most agreeably... equal parts 'Remains of the Day' and 'Harold & Maude'..." • And Mick LaSalle wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle, "...not just a waste of time, but a waste of time with attitude." More Reviews Below...
The Hedgehog (Le herisson) Positive Reviews (24 Reviews, reviews below)
Roger Ebert, RogerEbert.com: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a feel-good movie that masquerades at first as a feel-bad.... has such a light, stylish touch, it makes no claims to profundity and is a sweetly hopeful experience."(See all of Roger Ebert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 665 words, 09/09/11
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Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: EXCELLENT(cg) "...an intimate portrait that resounds with empathy. Comedy and tragedy are given equal respect, and even the quietest souls are valued."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 143 words, 08/19/11
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times/Chicago Tribune: OUTSTANDING "...an exquisite, intimate film of restraint and delicacy.... takes an unexpected turn in an act of daring that allows this splendid film to attain a whole new level of meaning."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 212 words, 08/19/11
Kyle Smith, New York Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "Gentle, tender and very French... Sweet moments of kindness, especially the ones shared by Renée and her new friend, Mr. Ozu, give 'The Hedgehog' a graceful air."(See all of Kyle Smith's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 284 words, 08/19/11
John Anderson, New York Newsday: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...it's the main players - Balasko ('French Twist') and Igawa ('Memoirs of a Geisha') - who give the film its soul, something it has in abundance."(See all of John Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 300 words, 10/07/11
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a feel-good movie that masquerades at first as a feel-bad.... has such a light, stylish touch, it makes no claims to profundity and is a sweetly hopeful experience."(See all of Roger Ebert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 665 words, 09/09/11
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a treat: a movie that's smart, grown-up, wry and deeply moving.... It sneaks up on you, without grandstanding, melodrama or outright jokes."(See all of Michael O'Sullivan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 462 words, 09/02/11
Tirdad Derakhshani, Philadelphia Inquirer: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...enchanting... full of heart, passion, and human longing - but also a good dose of existentialism. Think of it as Sartre's 'Being and Nothingness'-meets-Dr. Seuss."(See all of Tirdad Derakhshani's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 457 words, 08/26/11
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel: OUTSTANDING(cg) "The sweet, the comic and the tragic blend together most agreeably... an offbeat character study that's equal parts 'Remains of the Day' and 'Harold & Maude'..."(See all of Roger Moore's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 450 words, 08/19/11
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: VERY GOOD(cg) "...writer/director Mona Achache constructs a delectable comic romance.... the film belongs to Garance Le Guillermic as the smart, pessimistic Paloma."(See all of Colin Covert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 100 words, 09/16/11
Mark Feeney, Boston Globe: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...director Mona Achache lends the film a nice, easy rhythm that conceals the story's alternating whimsy and melodrama and almost compensates for them (almost)."(See all of Mark Feeney's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 501 words, 09/02/11
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle: POOR(cg) "...the reward is too small on the investment, and the film's resolution is downright irritating - not just a waste of time, but a waste of time with attitude."(See all of Mick LaSalle's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 211 words, 08/26/11
Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...winner of the audience award at the Seattle International Film Festival... a wistful, often magical film that creates an elegance -- like the hedgehog -- of its own."(See all of Moira Macdonald's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 364 words, 09/09/11
Marc Mohan, Portland Oregonian: VERY GOOD(cg) "...it's on the obvious side of the spectrum... But the budding relationship between the two lonely adults at its center is enough of a reason to seek it out."(See all of Marc Mohan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 237 words, 09/30/11
Calvin Wilson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: OUTSTANDING(cg) "...a perceptive and poignant comedy-drama that's all the more moving for its restraint.... it sneaks up on you with its heartfelt storytelling and sophisticated wit."(See all of Calvin Wilson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 327 words, 10/07/11
Peter Keough, Boston Phoenix: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...adaptation of Muriel Barbery's best-seller maintains a goofy tone and avoids the treacle until it pulls a ploy that Camus would never have approved of."(See all of Peter Keough's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 171 words, 09/01/11
Mark Jenkins, NPR: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "The movie's invocations of Tolstoy and Yasujiro Ozu -- not to mention Roland Barthes and William of Ockham -- seem a little forced."(See all of Mark Jenkins's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 571 words, 08/18/11
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: OUTSTANDING "...an exquisite, intimate film of restraint and delicacy.... takes an unexpected turn in an act of daring that allows this splendid film to attain a whole new level of meaning."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 212 words, 08/19/11
Bernard Besserglik, Hollywood Reporter: MODERATE "The cuteness grates, and the setups and philosophizing are generally unconvincing.... the performances are solid and there are moments of charm."(See all of Bernard Besserglik's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 454 words, 07/07/09
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: OUTSTANDING "...an exquisite, intimate film of restraint and delicacy.... takes an unexpected turn in an act of daring that allows this splendid film to attain a whole new level of meaning."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 212 words, 08/19/11
21.1 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
The Hedgehog (Le herisson)'s reviews are separated by an average 21.1 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.
The Hedgehog (Le herisson) (24 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:The Hedgehog (Le herisson)'s reviews cover 26.0% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 8,932 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 372 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 15 Days Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
The Hedgehog (Le herisson)'s reviews on average broke 15 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 The Hedgehog (Le herisson)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
The Hedgehog (Le herisson) (24 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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