Junction 48
Orchard, The | Release Date: March 3, 2017 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
62
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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90
We Got This CoveredLauren Humphries-BrooksFeb 21, 2017
Junction 48 is about a fusing of cultures, not a conflict between them. There are no easy solutions or simplistic answers, and the film doesn’t try to propose any. Read full review
80
The New York TimesBen KenigsbergMar 2, 2017
Junction 48 is more than a mere crowd-pleaser, and it refuses easy catharsis, ending with a cliffhanger. But since this is a movie about deciding to act, maybe that’s the perfect note. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenMar 2, 2017
Through its keenly observed small moments and the presence of the charismatic Nafar and his infectious, socially charged raps, Junction 48 sensitively yet powerfully conveys the considerable challenges inherent in attempting to reconcile those rocky crossroads of coexistence and cultural identity. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineEd GonzalezFeb 27, 2017
At its best, the film demonstrates that no art is more political than that which depicts the lived experience of the oppressed with accuracy, empathy, and moral clarity. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterStephen DaltonMar 2, 2017
While the fuzzy take-home message of peaceful coexistence is something most viewers can get behind, it is also too simplistic and banal to sustain an entire movie. Read full review
50
VarietyJay WeissbergMar 2, 2017
Issues are overly simplified and scenes are often poorly constructed (not helped by uneven editing), though Nafar is a charismatic performer. Ditto Qupty, and the energetic hip-hop scenes are welcome distractions. Visuals are spirited. Read full review
40
Village VoiceKenji FujishimaMar 5, 2017
Junction 48 mostly sticks to uplifting formula, rarely offering anything particularly fresh or interesting. Read full review
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