Lake Tahoe
Film Movement | Release Date: July 10, 2009 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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90
The New York TimesJeannette Catsoulis
Exquisitely captured in natural light by the cinematographer Alexis Zabé, Juan’s journey is framed by sherbet-colored houses and lemon sidewalks, dipping palm fronds and a burnished, turquoise horizon. The director calls his style "artisan cinema"; I just call it dreamy. Read full review
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
With Lake Tahoe, Mexican filmmaker Fernando Eimbcke proves himself adept at turning a blank screen into a work of art. Read full review
70
SalonAndrew O'Hehir
A surprisingly refreshing experience, especially in a season of infernal cinematic busyness. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterDeborah Young
Veteran Yucatan stage actor Hector Herrera is a delight as the suspicious old garageman who gives Juan an important lesson about letting go. Read full review
70
Village VoiceAaron Hillis
Eimbcke's droll rhythms are reminiscent of early Jim Jarmusch and Aki Kaurismäki--here stylistically appropriate for a film about social and emotional inertia. Read full review
63
Boston GlobeLaura Bennett
In the end, the sparse dialogue and lengthy scenes make the film feel as leaden and listless as Juan's sputtering engine. Read full review
50
VarietyRussell Edwards
A lazy exercise in cute minimalist humor, low-budget but visually glossy Mexican film Lake Tahoe is so dry and slight that it threatens to drift right off the screen. Read full review
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