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- 2001
- R
- Universal Focus
- 1 h 40 m
- 2001
- R
- Universal Focus
- 1 h 40 m
Summary A girl whose name and language are taken away, who loses everything and everyone she loves and is driven into silence, nevertheless finds a singing voice and finally manages to find her long lost father. [Universal Focus]
Directed By: Sally Potter
Written By: Walter Donohue, Sally Potter
- 2001
- R
- Universal Focus
- 1 h 40 m
- 2001
- R
- Universal Focus
- 1 h 40 m
The Man Who Cried
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6.7
Summary A girl whose name and language are taken away, who loses everything and everyone she loves and is driven into silence, nevertheless finds a singing voice and finally manages to find her long lost father. [Universal Focus]
Directed By: Sally Potter
Written By: Walter Donohue, Sally Potter
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
40
23% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
45% Mixed
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32% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
40
23% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
45% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
32% Negative
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
Though the film falls short of its aspirations, there's something magical about it. It's a poetic look at transience, betrayal, loss and doom.
A curious but intriguing movie that leaves you bemused and more than a little confused.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
6.7
55% Positive
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36% Mixed
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4 Ratings
9% Negative
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1 Rating
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
6.7
55% Positive
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
36% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
9% Negative
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There's only one performer in the movie who looks completely at ease with what he's doing: the horse.
A thing of beauty. But then so is a cloud and I wouldn't want to stare at one of those for an hour and half.
The Man Who Cried is like a Yiddish generational tearjerker told from the perspective of the lost child rather than that of the bereaved parent.
Sally Potter, who leapt to critical attention with her 1992 adaptation of Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" -- makes a serious misstep with The Man Who Cried.
The driving drama of such a desperate situation is lost in the movie's casting silliness.
Production Company
Canal+,
Universal Pictures,
Adventure Pictures,
Working Title Films
Release Date May 25, 2001
Duration 1 h 40 m
Rating R
Awards
Chlotrudis Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
National Board of Review, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
