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5.5 out of 10

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  1. NicoDaFlagburna
    Jan 6, 2011
    9
    A sleepy assault on the sixth sense, ambiently atmospheric with just the right blend of stagecraft and cinematics. The themes of loneliness and fear are combined with visceral horror though the tone of the film is unassuming and humble. Psychological instability is examined, our hero is a man unfulfilled with an empty soul who shares his thoughts with a soundtrack of reverberated pianos and domestic silences. Simply respectful, with an artistic awareness of death that feels uniquely Irish in a romantic sense.… Expand
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Metascore
67 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Boxoffice Magazine
    Reviewed by: Wade Major
    60
    A charming oddity, a character-driven drama with just enough fringe genre elements to both enhance and distract, though ultimately hewing closer to the former to make the latter only a minor annoyance.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Doris Toumarkine
    70
    Intriguing mix of engaging drama and wonderful dialogue, all infused with stirring hints of the supernatural.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    80
    A film of such seductive grace, humor and startling side trips into buttocks-clenching ghastliness that auds won't know what to make of it (although it won't keep them from wanting to visit Ireland immediately).
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