I Used to Be Darker
Strand Releasing | Release Date: October 4, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
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Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
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7
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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Time OutKeith UhlichOct 1, 2013
There’s still enough of merit here (particularly a movingly low-key finale that strikes just the right note of reconciliation and regret) to suggest that Porterfield has the chops to eventually hone his talents to a fine point. Read full review
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RogerEbert.comSimon AbramsOct 4, 2013
Watching Campbell over her shoulder or in a mirror is frustrating because it consistently limits our view of her character. Porterfield's people can't give anything away beyond their immediate aggression, frustration, and sadness. But it's hard to appreciate an intentionally blurry portrait of a family that's so impressionistic that all you can see of its already-withdrawn characters are their shadows. Read full review
50
The DissolveNoel MurrayOct 2, 2013
Where before, Porterfield seemed to be recording life as it’s lived, here, he’s mostly recording plot. The difference is glaring. Read full review
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