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Carriers Are Waiting, The

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Carriers Are Waiting, The reviews
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Drama

Written by: Emmanuelle Bada
Benoît Mariage
Jean-Luc Seigle

Directed by: Benoît Mariage

Release Date:
Theatrical: March 17, 2000

Running Time: 94 minutes, BW

Origin: Belgium / France

Summary

RATING: Not rated

Starring Benoît Poelvoorde, Morgane Simon, Bouli Lanners, and Dominique Baeyens

In this Belgian comedy-drama, a father coerces his teenage son to pursue a world record in order to win a car. He urges his son to become the record holder by opening and closing the most doors in a twenty-four hour period.

What The Critics Said

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100

Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt

Sensitive, imaginative.

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80

Chicago Reader Ronnie Scheib

An extraordinarily subtle, witty, and nuanced work.

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75

New York Post Lou Lumenick

Delightfully quirky.

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75

New York Daily News Jami Bernard

Poignant, eccentric comedy.

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70

The New York Times Janet Maslin

A sharp critique of empty values and pointless striving.

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70

TV Guide Ken Fox

This grim black comedy from Belgium would be unbearable if it wasn't scripted with such wry humor.

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60

Village Voice Dennis Lim

Mariage takes his time and allows the film to drift in an almost ostentatiously casual manner.

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What Our Users Said

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