Review of The Big Animal (2000) by Ian I — 06 Feb 2008

Duze Zwierze. Mies adoptoi sirkuksen hylkaaman kamelin ja ihmisten suhtautuminen haneen muuttuu.

This review of The Big Animal (2000) was written by Ian I on 06 Feb 2008.

The Big Animal has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Paul Sherman (66) for Boston Herald (1,433) on 20 May 2004

A timeless tale that shows no signs of its script's age…

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By Leo Goldsmith (118) for Not Coming to a Theater Near You (268) on 13 Apr 2004

The Big Animal unfolds rather like a fable of modern life, demonstrating how the small community's intolerance increases with the fervor of…

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for Combustible Celluloid (2,644) on 13 Sep 2001

A simple, lovely little film that works as both a family movie and a parable about greed and jealousy and pettiness…

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By Diana S (414) on 16 Sep 2008

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By Kristina S (117) on 16 Sep 2007

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Kieslowski has written a film about how people, when confronting something new, often react with anger and even vengeance…

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By Gabriel Cohen Devries (2) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 01 Mar 2007

The crisp, elegant black-and-white cinematography by Academy Award nominee Pawel Edelman (The Pianist) is well-matched to the simplicity of…

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By Robert K. Elder (222) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 09 Jun 2004

An actor-turned-director, Stuhr appeared in many of Kieslowski's films and their partnership and friendship produced some stunning work…

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By Radek C (307) on 02 Dec 2008

Brand new entry on my favorite films list…

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By Jared B (438) on 16 Aug 2007

Plays out with almost story-book precision. Slightly presuming in its meekness, and at times slow…

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