Review of Concussion (2013) by Duncan R — 05 Oct 2013

Loved this perfect gem of a movie. See it or be damned.

This review of Concussion (2013) was written by Duncan R on 05 Oct 2013.

Concussion has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Stefan Pape (613) for HeyUGuys (1,461) on 14 May 2014

Concussion is wonderfully shot, a confident and accomplished debut for a filmmaker with a promising career ahead of her…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 09 Feb 2014

I am not sure what the exact intent of this story was, but it was a waste of my time…

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By Blake Crane (142) for Film Racket (579) on 26 Jan 2014

The approach is cold and calculated, leaving us feeling a bit too much like the film's wayward protagonist…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 04 Feb 2014

This movie is not really about lesbians, or the social problems or anything like that, this movie is about a women that is repressed sexually…

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By Honest C (49) on 20 Feb 2015

Could have been done so much better but agree with critics Robin Weigert is superb…

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By Amanda Panda L (15) on 01 May 2014

A mature and poignant film about a wife after an accident looking for more to do, rather than staying at home…

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By Joseph Walsh (276) for CineVue (2,163) on 21 Aug 2018

David Kruta's cold-eyed cinematography does help to enhance this emotional numbness of the film…

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By Mark Kermode (1,002) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 17 May 2014

Much of the narrative may not ring true, but Weigert's performance is warm and engaging, lending not just heart, but much needed credibility…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 25 Jan 2014

A criminally ignored film that should've at least garnered many a best actress nod, for Robin Weigert, in more than a few of the award-fests…

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By Allan Hunter (1,486) for Daily Express (UK) (2,141) on 15 May 2014

An intriguing, independent drama with a notable performance from Robin Weigert who played Calamity Jane in Deadwood…

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