Review of Archipelago (2016) by Peter Y — 10 Jun 2012

Very pretty, thoughtful. Not exactly cheerful.

This review of Archipelago (2016) was written by Peter Y on 10 Jun 2012.

Archipelago has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Hugh B (17) on 12 Mar 2011

An appalling waste of time…

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By Ira K (14) on 09 Apr 2011

This is a slow-burner. It took me a while to work out if I actually liked it…

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By Daniel A (1,013) on 26 Aug 2011

Sometimes at the start it seems painfully improvised but by the terrific scene at the restaurant it becomes so very fascinating…

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By Timothy S (725) on 08 Dec 2014

As much as a downbeat comedy of bourgeois mores, Archipelago is a sort of claustrophobic horror story, set in a place of no easy escape as…

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By Lisa Giles-Keddie (242) for Real.com (194) on 02 Mar 2011

Fascinating and confident film-making style of lengthy character improvisation…

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By Robert B (2,055) on 06 Mar 2011

At the risk of being controversial I will stand against the tide. This film is self indulgent and dull…

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By Su-Mae K (13) on 27 May 2011

A slow film that has to be approached on the right day. I enjoyed it, my partner didn't…

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By Freya R (7) on 12 May 2012

Archipelago concerns a family gathering on Tresco in the Isles of Scilly…

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By Andrea K (88) on 14 Sep 2011

Beautiful, serene and authentic. wouldn't change a thing…

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By Denise T (55) on 11 Mar 2011

A quiet but tense, sometimes funny and incredibly real portrayal of a family at sea with each other…

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