Review of August Evening (2007) by Asereth — 03 May 2009

A very pure, touching, sad movie about family, bonds, love, care, responsibility...so natural, so simple, yet so beautiful...

This review of August Evening (2007) was written by Asereth on 03 May 2009.

August Evening has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bob Strauss (787) for Los Angeles Daily News (1,272) on 25 Sep 2008

August Evening creates a complete world, with all of its practical limitations and emotional possibilities, for Jaime and Lupe to hunt for…

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By Sam Adams (514) for AV Club (2,778) on 03 Sep 2008

The unforced ease of the performances make August Evening an intermittent pleasure, but its images aren't strong enough to sustain its undisciplined…

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By Marvin H (105) on 11 Oct 2008

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By Marcia P (7) on 18 Mar 2009

A real gem. Show true love and bonding of family and people you treat like family…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 23 Sep 2009

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By Larry Ratliff (323) for San Antonio Express-News (323) on 28 Sep 2008

(Pedro) Castaneda, the male lead in Chris Eska's mesmerizing debut feature August Evening, has the kind of natural, hypnotic screen presence…

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By Nick Schager (2,294) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 01 Sep 2008

August Evening may not be on par with the work of Yasujiro Ozu, but the late Japanese master's influence can be felt in the patient rhythms…

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By Benjamin B (444) on 06 Nov 2008

This movie moved me. It may be my #1 movie of the year…

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By Charles R (296) on 10 Aug 2008

So I got to see an advance screening of this film…

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By V.a. Musetto (698) for New York Post (6,650) on 04 Sep 2008

Pedro Castaneda, a nonprofessional appearing in his first film, and Veronica Loren tug at your heartstrings with their portrayals of the lead…

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