Review of Dina (2017) by Tim M — 27 Aug 2017

Powerful and moving documentary about 2 ordinary souls.

This review of Dina (2017) was written by Tim M on 27 Aug 2017.

Dina has generally received positive reviews.

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By Allan Hunter (1,486) for The List (2,018) on 15 Oct 2017

The film slowly wins your heart as it explores the complexity of a relationship with problems that have no easy solutions…

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By Josh Terry (603) for Deseret News (Salt Lake City) (1) on 08 Nov 2017

Overall, Dina is very well executed, though some audiences may find it a little too intimate for their own tastes…

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By Todd Jorgenson (1,852) for Cinemalogue.com (1,236) on 05 Oct 2017

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By Simran Hans (401) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 21 Oct 2017

Sickles and Santini excel at constructing a respectful (but never cold or clinical) distance from their subject, using long takes to let her…

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By Peter Keough (994) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 09 Nov 2017

Though he might be uncertain about sex, or even kissing and cuddling, Scott is an incurable romantic. And steadfastly loyal and kind…

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By Gary Goldstein (1,089) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 11 Oct 2017

From the mundane to the eventful, the movie takes a fairly unflinching, yet respectful view of Dina and Scott’s world…

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By John Fink (368) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 01 Feb 2017

Dina will certainly provide fodder for discussion on documentary ethics, but what I do appreciate is its simplicity…

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By Charles Bramesco (223) for AV Club (2,778) on 14 Dec 2017

Sweet without being sappy, the film extends an uncommon empathy to two characters that colder films (and, as we see, people) would treat as…

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By Sheila O'malley (474) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 05 Oct 2017

The film doesn't feel or look like a documentary…

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By April W (341) on 14 Mar 2017

This is an awesome documentary showing how everyone wants to be loved…

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