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Drama about two photojournalists who risk their lives in order to bring the world's attention to war-torn Cambodia. Cast:Joshua Frederic Smith, Scott Maguire, Nhem Sokun, Tom ProctorDirector:Brendan MoriartyRelease Date:September 30, 2011DVD Release: TBD From:Bajan Vista ProductionsRating:RLength:1 hr. 33 min.
The Road to Freedom played in limited release to poor reviews. • Walter Addiego wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle, "...though heartfelt, the film isn't very good. The script is stilted and the acting ranges from amateurish to acceptable." • And Ethan Gilsdorf wrote in the Boston Globe, "...micro-budgeted 'The Killing Fields' disappoints on almost every level, failing to win our hearts or our minds. But it does win some giggles." More Reviews Below...
The Road to Freedom Positive Reviews (5 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (3 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: POOR "...a bona-fide howler.... the script (by Margie Rogers and Thomas Schade) is nothing short of an embarrassment. 'We came here to tell a story, and no matter what, that story needs to be told,' Sean lectures Dana in their jungle prison. Sheesh."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 383 words, 09/29/11
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: WEAK "While it is impressive that director Brendan Moriarty was as capable as he was, making his feature debut at age 20, his film needs more shape, more nuance and more punch. Its strongest asset is its gorgeous natural scenery."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 285 words, 09/30/11
Alan Scherstuhl, LA Weekly: WEAK "Despite being filmed in Cambodia with the participation of the Cambodian military, 'Freedom' seems less like an immersion in real-world tragedy than it does a vacationer's snapshots 'shopped to resemble that tragedy.' "(See all of Alan Scherstuhl's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 309 words, 09/29/11
KEY CITIES (2 Reviews)
Ethan Gilsdorf, Boston Globe: POOR(cg) "...newcomer Brendan Moriarty is fairly clueless as a director.... micro-budgeted 'The Killing Fields' disappoints on almost every level, failing to win our hearts or our minds. But it does win some giggles."(See all of Ethan Gilsdorf's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 417 words, 10/03/11
Walter Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle: POOR(cg) "The movie, shot on location in Cambodia, clearly had a modest budget.... though heartfelt, the film isn't very good. The script is stilted and the acting ranges from amateurish to acceptable."(See all of Walter Addiego's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 280 words, 09/30/11
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (1 Review)
Alan Scherstuhl, LA Weekly: WEAK "Despite being filmed in Cambodia with the participation of the Cambodian military, 'Freedom' seems less like an immersion in real-world tragedy than it does a vacationer's snapshots 'shopped to resemble that tragedy.' "(See all of Alan Scherstuhl's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 309 words, 09/29/11
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: POOR "...a bona-fide howler.... the script (by Margie Rogers and Thomas Schade) is nothing short of an embarrassment. 'We came here to tell a story, and no matter what, that story needs to be told,' Sean lectures Dana in their jungle prison. Sheesh."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 383 words, 09/29/11
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: WEAK "While it is impressive that director Brendan Moriarty was as capable as he was, making his feature debut at age 20, his film needs more shape, more nuance and more punch. Its strongest asset is its gorgeous natural scenery."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 285 words, 09/30/11
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: WEAK "While it is impressive that director Brendan Moriarty was as capable as he was, making his feature debut at age 20, his film needs more shape, more nuance and more punch. Its strongest asset is its gorgeous natural scenery."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 285 words, 09/30/11
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: POOR "...a bona-fide howler.... the script (by Margie Rogers and Thomas Schade) is nothing short of an embarrassment. 'We came here to tell a story, and no matter what, that story needs to be told,' Sean lectures Dana in their jungle prison. Sheesh."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 383 words, 09/29/11
4.8 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
The Road to Freedom's reviews are separated by an average 4.8 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.
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Coverage:The Road to Freedom's reviews cover 7.0% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,674 words involume (average is 20,172 words). Length:The film's reviews average 335 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
The Road to Freedom Coverage, Volume & Length (5 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 8.8 Hours Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
The Road to Freedom's reviews on average broke 8.8 hours 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 Road to Freedom's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
The Road to Freedom (5 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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