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63 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

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  • Starring: Debbie Doebereiner
  • Summary: In this unique cinematic experiment from acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh, an unlikely love triangle is born at a doll factory in a small midwestern town fallen on hard times. (Magnolia Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Everything about the film -- its casting, its filming, its release -- is daring and innovative.
  2. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    50
    Bubble is the moviemaking equivalent of the worst narrative journalism. Every bit of "human interest" is so painstakingly planted, so determined to be applauded for its observation and sensitivity, it ends up seeming as slick and bogus as the worst Hollywood blockbuster.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Bennett
    20
    An embarrassment to all concerned, the film was written, directed and produced by Soderbergh for reasons that are not readily apparent.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. KevinG.
    10
    “Bubble” is a brilliant little film from Steven Soderbergh (whose been slumming with those “Ocean’s” movies). Here he takes a painfully earnest look at life at a small town factory where two coworkers named Martha and Kyle have become friends (more to the liking of Martha than Kyle). There’s tangible pain as poor Martha asks to take Kyle’s picture. “You’re my best friend” she tells him and that’s only barely enough to make him willing to pose momentarily for her photo. The thin friendship gets further squandered when Rose, a more attractive and age appropriate friend for Kyle comes along and the two end up dating. What follows is a sad and tragic account of what the mundane routine of these people’s lives can drive a person to do. It’s startling, heartbreaking, and awkward in a way that makes everything feel all too real.… Expand
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  2. JeffJ.
    4
    One critic said that this movie is "Easier to admire than love", and I think that sums it up nicely. This is a film school exercise, not a movie that could ever appeal to general audiences. I agree that the technique is interesting, particularly the factory sequences, but even a well-made movie about a boring subject is still boring. I would only recommend this film to hard-core cinemaphiles. And finally, can someone explain why it's called "Bubble"? Deliberately obscure crap like that annoys me.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  3. MaryW.
    1
    this is one of the most boring movies i have ever seen - including my in-laws' vacsation videos!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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