North Sea Texas
Strand Releasing | Release Date: November 2, 2012 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
63
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
Total FilmSam WigleyNov 1, 2012
Drawing affecting performances from a fledgling cast, Defurne's film is a poignant snapshot of square-peg adolescent desire, vibrantly set against a colourful backdrop. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleDavid LewisDec 6, 2012
A pleasure to watch - a spot-on story about the agony and ecstasy of adolescent first love. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleNov 2, 2012
Though not without its mini-heartbreaks and melancholic turns, North Sea Texas explores emergent sexuality and first love with a refreshing optimism. Read full review
70
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisNov 1, 2012
Pim's withdrawn demeanor and inability to verbalize his emotions - the character is basically one big ache - make it more challenging than it should be to immerse ourselves in his journey. Read full review
70
Village VoiceChris PackhamNov 1, 2012
Director Bavo Defurne fills the frame with warm, bright color and the lovely austerity of the Belgian seaside, angling for a soulful, slightly hyperreal comedy rather than the pursuit of a political agenda or a boring awareness-raising endeavor. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineCaroline McKenzieOct 31, 2012
While the film succeeds in creating a beautiful setting and portends of things to come from Defurne, it ultimately fails to give life to its main character - and no tale of pent-up teenage frustration should be as subdued and pretty as this. Read full review
60
EmpireDavid ParkinsonNov 1, 2012
Tender and touching, this gay coming-of-ages story is underpinned by a terrific, subtle turn from newcomer Florizoone. Read full review
40
Time OutDavid FearOct 31, 2012
There are a million coming-out stories in various naked cities, and filmmaker Bavo Defume's contribution to the genre initially differentiates itself with a vibrant, creatively campy color scheme. Once the visual touches fade away, however, there's nothing to stop the parade of clichés. Read full review
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