Review of No (2012) by Karim G — 27 Dec 2014

" They manipulated the audience very well".

This review of No (2012) was written by Karim G on 27 Dec 2014.

No has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jose R (491) on 09 Aug 2014

Filmed in low definition, 3/4 inch Sony U-matic magnetic tape, which was widely used by television news in Chile in the 80s, this Oscar nomination…

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By Geoffrey Macnab (1,253) for Independent (UK) (2,026) on 01 Jan 2014

Larraín shows how idealism and venality sat side by side, how quickly the brutal circumstances in which Pinochet came to power were forgotten…

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By Wadzanai N (18) on 20 Sep 2014

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By John B (4,244) on 05 May 2014

Using a film making method to take the mind back to 70s film (albeit in a film set in the 80s), No chronicles the brave struggle of those who…

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By Matt C (2,668) on 13 Dec 2018

Great reviews across the board but this really wasn't for me, I'll be honest you're gonna need to be in the mood to sit down to watch a 2hr…

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By Richard I (201) on 06 Mar 2017

Gael Garcia Bernal is just amazing in it and while it's messy, there are so many beautiful scenes…

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By Rene Rodriguez (1,781) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 01 Jan 2014

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By Alex R (2,581) on 09 Apr 2014

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By Edward M (163) on 08 May 2015

An academy-award nominated movie about the advertising industry AND about chile? how can I not give it five stars…

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By Ahmed T (23) on 06 Jan 2014

Not bad as a story, liked the depiction of the brutality of Pinochet's regime, but the film makes it seem as if the 1988 Plebiscite was only…

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