Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
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For 1,924 reviews, this critic has graded:
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55% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 3.6 points lower than other critics.
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Elizabeth Weitzman's Scores
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Positive: 732 out of 1924
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Mixed: 906 out of 1924
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Negative: 286 out of 1924
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Corcuera is a deft and determined storyteller, and it's a testament to his passion that we're left wanting to know a great deal more about each of his subjects. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
As befits a production of impeccable French pedigree, the acting, set design and lush cinematography are all outstanding. But the story is told so slowly. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
There's no question that the film's primary intent is to showcase its stars, but thanks to their perfectly attuned performances, it feels more real than self-conscious. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Whether this smart, sexy and unsparing film is a hilarious comedy or a poignant drama is a matter of personal opinion — and experience. But if you've ever felt both baffled and blessed by your own family, this "Marriage" is one event you won't want to miss. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Despite a brief, unnecessary foray into melodrama -- stands alone as compelling entertainment. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
A memorable portrait of a true New York character, Rob Fruchtman and Rebecca Cammisa's documentary ably captures the blazing force at its center. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Broomfield conducts riveting interviews with a former LAPD officer, Biggie's fiercely protective mother and assorted hangers-on, but the actual thrust of his evidence seems almost irrelevant. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Both compelling and disturbing, this tragicomic documentary follows five dreamers as they pursue romance. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Although we never feel any true connection to the enigmatic actress, there's no denying the inventiveness of Kon's homage to the possibilities of cinema. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
The sort of film one should probably see either a half-dozen times or not at all. It's a complex, highly ambitious documentary that aptly reflects its subject, contemporary French philosopher Jacques Derrida. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Brodsky's last film before his death is a moving tribute to his career. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Seen through Demy's eyes (and Raoul Coutard's shimmering black-and-white photography), their extravagance is so effortlessly cool, you feel somehow lucky just to be there with them. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
There were a lot of people who came to regret investing their time and money in Park's brash dream. You won't be one of them. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Watching Tuba's proud girls disappear into anonymous clouds of chadors says more than any political diatribe could, and Bani-Etemad is wise enough to know it. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
From folk festivals to political rallies, Masud never overlooks the cultural and emotional elements of a country at a crossroads. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Though the Chinese government won't be too happy about it, everyone else ought to be deeply moved by the tragedies Peosay records. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
At moments, the story skirts uncomfortably close to the grotesque. But this atmospheric oddity delivers a surprisingly sensitive take on the overwhelming ache of loneliness. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Won't replace anyone's annual viewing of "It's a Wonderful Life." But your family could find a worse way to take a holiday break. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Perfectly modulated in its tone and performances, Lawless Heart is content to be a small, quiet film. We could use a few more like it. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
It's no easy trick to invite viewers into an utterly bleak setting populated by the dissatisfied and small-minded. But a droll script and generally deft direction make the Icelandic chill surprisingly inviting. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Despite a somewhat unpolished look and a few slips into cliche, the film makes up in sincerity what it lacks in sophistication. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
For those who've become increasingly conscious of the connections between strangers sharing a city, it's a challenge that's hard to resist. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
By deftly blending silliness and sophistication, this little movie does its part to stem the technological tide. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Turns the dangerous monotony of poverty and unemployment into something nearly hypnotic. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Kudlácek's primary focus, however, is on Deren's work, which means we don't learn enough about her complex, fascinating personality. On the other hand, she's offering a too-rare opportunity to see substantial portions of Deren's seminal films. -
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Elizabeth Weitzman 75
Though younger fans of Cameron's 1997 blockbuster may be a little disappointed at the lack of, well, Leo, Cameron persuades us to share his obsession with the ship's history. -
