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  1. JayH.
    Oct 4, 2009
    6
    Predictable but generally well done drama. Nicole Beharie is excellent in the lead role. Fair screenplay, it didn’t really have anything new to offer. Alfre Woodard is always good.
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  2. JuanaH.
    Apr 21, 2009
    10
    I saw this movie and it really was an eyeopener as to how the justice system works for some. The young actress did a great job.
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56 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    50
    If you're in the mood for a liberal message movie in which the only surprise is no surprise, American Violet is the ticket.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Sura Wood
    40
    Wears its righteous indignation and good intentions on its sleeve but its simplistic, heavy handed treatment of a complex issue gives it the weight of a contrived movie of the week melodrama.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    70
    Dee is an engaging, admirable lead character, and the striking, petite Beharie, in only her second screen role, is a real winner, bringing energy and fortitude to a woman who easily could have joined the ranks of society's victims and losers.
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