It's Better to Jump
Cinema Libre Studio | Release Date: November 22, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
34
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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1
Mixed:
3
Negative:
2
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New York PostFarran Smith NehmeNov 22, 2013
Technically, the film isn’t terribly exciting: talking heads interspersed with shots of young people making their symbolic “leap of faith” from the walls. But the directors have chosen eloquent interviewees, and the passionate attachment they feel for their city gives the film heart. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinJan 1, 2014
This brief film often feels like an extended gripe session instead of something more profound or game-changing. Read full review
40
The New York TimesNicolas RapoldNov 21, 2013
The film feels like a work of community advocacy. Read full review
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The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckNov 21, 2013
Directors Patrick Alexander Stewart, Gina M. Angelone and Mouna B. Stewart have failed to construct the often emotional personal accounts into a compelling film. Read full review
30
VarietyDennis HarveyNov 25, 2013
The three director-producers’ inability to come up with stronger narrative or thematic organization makes “It’s Better to Jump” play like the professionally polished side product of a vacation stay. Read full review
20
Village VoiceNick SchagerNov 19, 2013
Without comments from Akka's Jewish residents or any conflicting voices, the film plays like a propagandistic attempt to reshape historical and contemporary narratives. Read full review
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