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THE OVER THE HILL BAND (MEISJES)Movie Reviews
Dutch language comedy drama about a 70 year-old woman, recently widowed, who resuscitates her band from the 1960s in order to reconnect with her estranged son, a down and out musician. Cast:Jan Van Looveren, Marilou Mermans, Lut Tomsin, Lea Couzin, Lucas van den EyndeDirector:Geoffrey EnthovenRelease Date:February 25, 2011DVD Release: TBD From:NeoClassics FilmsLength:1 hr 33 min
The Over the Hill Band (Meisjes), Fair Reviews Limited
The Over the Hill Band (Meisjes) played in limited release to fair reviews. • Elizabeth Weitzman wrote in the New York Daily News, "...a clichéd approach to elders that winds up patronizing the ladies with the same youthful ignorance the film purports to condemn." • And Kerry Lengel called the film in the Arizona Republic, "...wistful, bittersweet..." More Reviews Below...
The Over the Hill Band (Meisjes) Positive Reviews (11 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: POOR "...drippy... embraces every inappropriate-oldster cliché with depressing calculation.... suffers from bleak photography and relentless affirmations of codger sprightliness."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 356 words, 02/25/11
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "An occasionally amusing, emotionally sound Belgian dramedy that never quite jells into the winning look at senior citizens and second chances that was clearly intended."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 243 words, 03/11/11
Andrew Schenker, Village Voice/LA Weekly: MODERATE "...even if these 'look at those wacky seniors' moments predominate, there's still a genuine sense of saddened empathy for the marginalized elders..."(See all of Andrew Schenker's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 233 words, 02/23/11
KEY CITIES (2 Reviews)
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...threatens to become piffle... But being European, the film is more frank and fatalistic about the ravages of aging than a Hollywood film would dare to be."(See all of Colin Covert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 78 words, 03/11/11
Kerry Lengel, Arizona Republic: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...a wistful, bittersweet meditation... wisely steers away from the obvious Hollywood ending, but its unobvious denouement isn't wholly convincing or satisfying."(See all of Kerry Lengel's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 243 words, 03/04/11
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (3 Reviews)
Andrew Schenker, Village Voice/LA Weekly: MODERATE "...even if these 'look at those wacky seniors' moments predominate, there's still a genuine sense of saddened empathy for the marginalized elders..."(See all of Andrew Schenker's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 233 words, 02/23/11
Rob Humanick, Slant: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...lacks artistry... a somewhat uniquely oddball diversion, though a tedious opening act makes it a bit of a long haul... a memorable film, if perhaps a slight one."(See all of Rob Humanick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 420 words, 02/22/11
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: POOR "...drippy... embraces every inappropriate-oldster cliché with depressing calculation.... suffers from bleak photography and relentless affirmations of codger sprightliness."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 356 words, 02/25/11
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "An occasionally amusing, emotionally sound Belgian dramedy that never quite jells into the winning look at senior citizens and second chances that was clearly intended."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 243 words, 03/11/11
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Boyd Van Hoeij, Daily Variety: FAIR "Despite a strong finale, it's overly formulaic... never quite reaches the poignancy or hilarity of 'Young at Heart,' which also showcased singers handling unusual material..."(See all of Boyd Van Hoeij's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 642 words, 08/26/09
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter: VERY GOOD "...would never win a prize for bold originality, but you still have to give it props. When the formula works, it works... can't-miss, terrifically-performed..."(See all of Michael Rechtshaffen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 290 words, 10/14/10
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: MODERATE "An occasionally amusing, emotionally sound Belgian dramedy that never quite jells into the winning look at senior citizens and second chances that was clearly intended."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 243 words, 03/11/11
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: POOR "...drippy... embraces every inappropriate-oldster cliché with depressing calculation.... suffers from bleak photography and relentless affirmations of codger sprightliness."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 356 words, 02/25/11
15.2 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
The Over the Hill Band (Meisjes)'s reviews are separated by an average 15.2 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 Over the Hill Band (Meisjes)'s reviews cover 12.9% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 3,035 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 276 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
The Over the Hill Band (Meisjes) Coverage, Volume & Length (11 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 21 Days Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
The Over the Hill Band (Meisjes)'s reviews on average broke 21 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 Over the Hill Band (Meisjes)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
The Over the Hill Band (Meisjes) (11 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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