Burning Palms
New Films Cinema | Release Date: January 14, 2011 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
33
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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2
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50
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckJan 17, 2011
Never quite achieves the balance of melodrama and dark comedy for which it's aiming. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasJan 13, 2011
Landon's sardonic view of human nature and deft filmmaking skills - plus a raft of sharp portrayals - keep the viewer from pondering the preposterousness of certain situations and instead encourages going along with the fun. Read full review
50
ObserverRex ReedJan 13, 2011
Burning Palms is too sick to attract the masses, but he's onto something subversively valid, and the film is never boring. Read full review
30
L.A. WeeklyChuck WilsonJan 13, 2011
Built-to-shock anthology film. Read full review
30
VarietyPeter DebrugeJan 13, 2011
Making his directorial debut, screenwriter Christopher Landon struggles so mightily to offend that he forgets to supply a rooting interest in his characters. Read full review
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