Mondays in the Sun
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Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings
- Starring: Javier Bardem, José Ángel Egido, Luis Tosar
- Summary: This story of a group of men searching to maintain their personal dignity is based on the true story of ninety shipyard workers laid off in the gritty north of Spain when the local dockyard closes.
- Director: Fernando León de Aranoa
- Genre(s): Drama
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Positive: 20 out of 28
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90A triumph of quiet realism, a piece of sophisticated, subtle filmmaking that is both thoughtful and thought-provoking.
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80A tough-but-tender movie driven by perfectly modulated performances, an accomplished script and naturalistic dialogue, all at the service of an oft-told message about overcoming circumstances.
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60Not an incredible disappointment, but it could have used some more work in making us remain curious about these characters and what their next course of action would be.
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25Midway, Mondays in the Sun becomes as dull as a day with nothing to do.
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AaronS.10wow. some moments of powerful dialogue, impeccably acted. yes, it's restrained.
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