Southern Comfort
HBO Theatrical Documentary | Release Date: February 23, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
78
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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7
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0
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0
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Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
The film defuses all preconceptions about the ''issues'' of transsexual identity to arrive at a place of tremulous human power. Read full review
88
New York PostLou Lumenick
Less grim than it sounds, Southern Comfort ends on a note of triumph for its endearing, gender-bending hero.
80
Film.comSean Means
Works so beautifully because Davis doesn't try to turn Eads and his friends into walking soapboxes for transgendered people.
80
Village VoiceAmy Taubin
Eads's wit, generosity, insight, and courage are irresistible. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
This capably made HBO documentary takes an understated and compassionate look at a subject that is often sensationalized in other contexts. Read full review
70
The New York TimesA.O. Scott
Southern Comfort sent shock waves through this year's Sundance Film Festival, even though it is as much about generosity and courage and tolerance as it is about a potentially discomforting subject. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Fascinating documentary. Read full review
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