Cielo
Juno Films | Release Date: August 15, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
71
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Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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Los Angeles TimesKevin CrustAug 23, 2018
A curious film in multiple ways, Cielo does not always achieve its lofty ambitions of transcendence. However, accompanied by the eerie silence of the desert and the plaintive wail of Philippe Lauzier’s mournful score, McAlpine’s visuals transport the viewer to a state of reflection while reminding us of the sublime beauty of the space above. Read full review
50
The Film StageTony HindsAug 15, 2018
While these individual images are indeed powerful, the surrounding film lacks thematic depth and narrative substance, rendering it inert and rather forgettable. Read full review
50
The New York TimesBen KenigsbergAug 14, 2018
Ms. McAlpine’s purple musings in voice-over (“the stars tell me to go on a journey in this desert”), and the decision not to identify subjects formally until the closing credits, give the film an unnecessary fuzziness. Read full review
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