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74 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

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  • Summary: Blame it on Fidel is the story of a 9 year-old girl growing up during the early 70's who's quiet, middle-class life is thrown into chaos when her parents become political activists. (Gaumont)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    90
    A wrenching, funny and wise little picture, with a diva-like junior star at its center.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    The film contains a surprising amount of understated humor. It is not a grim portrayal of a harsh upbringing, but an affectionate portrait of parents who will be able to change the world before they will be able to change their daughter.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Tasha Robinson
    50
    Gavras' ending makes it clear where her sympathies lie. In the process of building to that conclusion, she overplays her metaphor a bit, but still, political tracts rarely come this sweet and sympathetic.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. NinjaEdwards
    8
    An accurate portrayal of what it feels like to slowly awaken to the "grown up" world. The detail and identification concerning the main character is well thought out, and particularly moving at times.… Expand
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  2. DavidT.
    7
    Delightful film that lets the audience discover through a child's eyes.
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