| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
A- |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie |
"The movie is slow, it's simple and it's subtitled. But I think I can guarantee it will stick with you." more... |
A- |
BBC
Tom Dawson |
"...an impressively vivid and detailed depiction of a particular way of life..." more... |
B+ |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"...an experience so engrossing it is like being buried in a new environment." more... |
A |
Chicago Tribune
Michael Wilmington |
"...a landmark movie that becomes a priceless entryway into a distant land and its people..." more... |
A |
| E! Online |
"... the beautifully photographed film mixes engrossing drama with anthropological authenticity..." more... |
A- |
Film Journal International
Maria Garcia |
"A suspenseful and moving story..." more... |
B |
Film Threat
Patrick "Flick" Harrison |
"...quite possibly the best Canadian film of all time..." more... |
A |
filmcritic.com
Mike Shen |
"...moviemaking at its eye-opening, startling best." more... |
A |
Hollywood Reporter
David Hunter |
"... a slow-moving experience that has a kicker of a final hour." more... |
C+ |
New York Post
Megan Turner |
"...a triumph of storytelling." more... |
A- |
New York Times
A.O. Scott |
"...a masterpiece." more... |
A |
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Sean Axmaker |
"Some may find it slow. I found it utterly spellbinding." more... |
A |
Slant Magazine
Ed Gonzalez |
"...seems to say everything that could ever be said about control, revenge and the healing power of forgiveness." more... |
A- |
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