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Leisure Time Features | Release Date: July 27, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
55
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
2
Negative:
2
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80
The New York TimesDana Stevens
Whether or not The River is, as some critics have claimed, Mr. Tsai's masterpiece, it is an excellent introduction to his oblique narrative style, his favored themes and his careful, lyrical visual sensibility. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleEdward Guthmann
Uses loneliness and alienation as the primary emotional colors on a surprisingly expressive canvas. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
This atmospheric story unfolds through leisurely shots that invite us not just to watch the characters, but to live and breathe along with them. Read full review
70
VarietyDavid Stratton
The three principal actors fit their roles like gloves, and the handsome camerawork (by Liao Peng-jung) is a major asset. There's no music, just natural sounds on the track. Except for a shot in which the microphone boom is clearly visible, the film is highly professional in every aspect. Read full review
60
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Despite the inaction, the film culminates in a scene some viewers will no doubt find shocking. Read full review
50
New York PostLou Lumenick
So s-l-o-w-l-y paced it seems twice as long as its two-hour running time. Read full review
38
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
A perfect example of an "art" movie that is so lugubrious and soul-sucking that it's hell to sit through. Read full review
30
Village VoiceJ. Hoberman
The absurdity floods the banks of the filmmaker's intentions. Read full review
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