Finding Babel
| Release Date: October 28, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
65
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Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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70
Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleDec 1, 2016
When it’s merely a guided tour marked by sites and talking historians, Finding Babel can feel a little color-by-numbers. (Which may explain the Schreiber-read interludes.) But there are excursions that feel invigorating. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckNov 12, 2016
The film serves as a concise biographical portrait and an excellent introduction to the writer's works. Read full review
70
Village VoiceAlan ScherstuhlOct 27, 2016
This lit-doc travelogue gains in power, insight, and urgency as it journeys. Read full review
60
The New York TimesBen KenigsbergOct 27, 2016
In what probably qualifies as both an accomplishment and a shortcoming, the movie makes you want to read Babel’s writing instead. Read full review
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