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THE KID: CHAMACOMovie Reviews
Spanish language drama about a young boxer who sees boxing as his means to escape a rough life in Mexico City, and the people who aid him in his stab at success. Cast:Martin Sheen, Kirk Harris, Álex Perea, Sofía Espinosa, Danny Perea, Michael MadsenDirector:Miguel NecoecheaRelease Date:August 6, 2010DVD Release:September 28, 2010From:Maya EntertainmentLength:1 hr 37 min
The Kid: Chamaco played in limited release to moderate reviews. • Joe Neumaier wrote in the New York Daily News, "...unevenly acted but still genuine coming-of-age film is buried by its operatic touches." • And Maureen M. Hart wrote in the Chicago Tribune, "...has left no cliché of the genre unsummoned, and thrown in a few more for good measure.... Despite those limitations, the film's cast hold a viewer's interest." More Reviews Below...
The Kid: Chamaco Positive Reviews (6 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Despite a gratingly clichéd soundtrack and a violent climax that feels wholly unearned, 'The Kid' has an awkward earnestness that's very endearing."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 365 words, 08/06/10
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News: WEAK(cg) "...director Miguel Necoechea adds so many sports, telenovela and family-drama clichés that the heart of this unevenly acted but still genuine coming-of-age film is buried by its operatic touches."(See all of Joe Neumaier's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 136 words, 08/06/10
Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...a boxing drama with an unusually high ring IQ.... its most memorable aspects are its candid, disturbing views of life on the streets of Mexico City, informed by a strong cast."(See all of Michael Ordoña's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 281 words, 08/27/10
Maureen M. Hart, Chicago Tribune: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...has left no cliché of the genre unsummoned, and thrown in a few more for good measure.... Despite those limitations, the film's cast hold a viewer's interest."(See all of Maureen M. Hart's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 273 words, 08/13/10
Andrew Schenker, Village Voice/LA Weekly: WEAK "...gives us, for starters, such played-out creations as the ghetto kid from an abusive family who sees sports as the way out, the washed-up prize-fighter looking for one more chance, and the do-gooder atoning for a past mistake."(See all of Andrew Schenker's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 212 words, 08/04/10
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
The Kid: Chamaco has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Andrew Schenker, Village Voice/LA Weekly: WEAK "...gives us, for starters, such played-out creations as the ghetto kid from an abusive family who sees sports as the way out, the washed-up prize-fighter looking for one more chance, and the do-gooder atoning for a past mistake."(See all of Andrew Schenker's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 212 words, 08/04/10
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Despite a gratingly clichéd soundtrack and a violent climax that feels wholly unearned, 'The Kid' has an awkward earnestness that's very endearing."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 365 words, 08/06/10
Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...a boxing drama with an unusually high ring IQ.... its most memorable aspects are its candid, disturbing views of life on the streets of Mexico City, informed by a strong cast."(See all of Michael Ordoña's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 281 words, 08/27/10
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...a boxing drama with an unusually high ring IQ.... its most memorable aspects are its candid, disturbing views of life on the streets of Mexico City, informed by a strong cast."(See all of Michael Ordoña's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 281 words, 08/27/10
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Despite a gratingly clichéd soundtrack and a violent climax that feels wholly unearned, 'The Kid' has an awkward earnestness that's very endearing."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 365 words, 08/06/10
18.5 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
The Kid: Chamaco's reviews are separated by an average 18.5 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.
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Coverage:The Kid: Chamaco's reviews cover 9.0% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,477 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 246 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 6 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
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