Festival of Lights
Truly Indie | Release Date: November 9, 2012 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
34
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
5
Negative:
2
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50
ObserverRex ReedNov 6, 2012
It opens our eyes to a subculture about which most of us know very little, but it is so unsteady in its focus that interest wanes. Read full review
40
VarietyRonnie ScheibNov 12, 2012
Complex story twists unfold to confusing effect, while characters angrily toss cliches at one another and revelations multiply rather than resolve murky plot developments. Read full review
40
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeNov 7, 2012
A novel cultural focus, highlighting Guyanese citizens of Indian ancestry, isn't enough to sustain interest in the lifeless film, which will attract few outside the Indo-Guyanese community. Read full review
40
Village VoiceNick SchagerNov 6, 2012
Little girls never stop loving their daddies in Festival of Lights, a drama that never stops loving soap-opera-style melodramatics. Read full review
40
The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerNov 6, 2012
It ends up being largely just another story about a rebellious American teenager. Read full review
38
New York PostFarran Smith NehmeNov 6, 2012
Prasad has a hard time keeping her bulging narrative straight; the twitchy editing, jarring close-ups and bobbing camera only muddle the audience. Read full review
25
Slant MagazineChuck BowenNov 6, 2012
Fifteen minutes into Festival of Lights you come to the discouraging realization that you know every infuriating plot beat that will follow. Read full review
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