Battle for Brooklyn
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  1. Flickbuff
    Jun 28, 2011
    10
    Battle for Brooklyn is an engrossing documentary film that shows how a major real estate developer was able to co-opt state and city politicians in order to launch a $4 billion real estate project. Atlantic Yards was supposed to contain a basketball arena for the Nets and 16 huge office and residential skyscrapers. Besides being the nationâ

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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critics

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Gary Goldstein
    Aug 19, 2011
    70
    Although not exactly even-handed, the movie proves a deft look at a reluctant crusader and how financial sway and political override can so effectively trump the power of the average citizen.
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  2. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    Jun 23, 2011
    70
    Tells the story of a love affair and a new family, and reminds us that even billionaires are not omnipotent.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    Jun 18, 2011
    70
    "It's un-American," Goldstein says about the abuses of power at the heart of the film, before correcting himself: "No -- you know what? It is American." That's precisely the message that Battle for Brooklyn doesn't sufficiently explore.
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