The didacticism takes the shine off Weitz's accomplishment, even if the film builds up enough empathy to generate slow-burning emotional impact.
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This review of A Better Life (2011) was written by Trevor Johnston and published by Time Out on 26 Jul 2011.
A Better Life has generally received positive reviews.
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