Review of The Time Being (2012) by Alex K — 21 Jul 2013

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane.

This review of The Time Being (2012) was written by Alex K on 21 Jul 2013.

The Time Being has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Richard K (197) on 22 Jul 2013

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Imagine the most overdone, Philip Glass-style horror movie music playing over glossy footage of a university art class, and you have some idea…

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By Jeffrey F (106) on 20 Mar 2016

Beautifully shot pompous tedium. But you do get to spend time with Frank Langella, so there' s that…

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By Lou Lumenick (2,103) for New York Post (6,650) on 25 Jul 2013

The pretentious and unrelievedly glum first feature from music-video and advertising director Nenad Cicin-Sain, The Time Being looks sharp,…

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