Otomo
ArtMattan Productions | Release Date: November 7, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
60
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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80
The New York TimesStaff (Not credited)
A bleak and powerful work, one we probably need more than ever these days. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Schlaich portrays a society in which some are racists who act cruelly toward the black man, and others, even strangers, go out of their way to help him. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
The film unfolds like a thriller: The plot moves so inexorably toward its tragic conclusion you can almost hear the clock ticking. Read full review
70
Chicago ReaderFred Camper
The fragmented compositions isolate the characters, trapping them in walled-off worlds -- which makes the brief kiss between Otomo and the grandmother all the more touching. Read full review
63
New York PostJonathan Foreman
Unfortunately, the mind and motivation of Otomo -- remain a mystery. Read full review
63
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
A potent drama. Read full review
50
VarietyDeborah Young
Not a cheerful watch: It's a shocking portrayal of rampant racism. Read full review
40
Village VoiceJessica Winter
The film allots far too much time to the cultural exchange program between the fugitive and his aide, in which Otomo can recap his sorrowful biography to a sympathetic audience surrogate. Read full review
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