McElwee plays a passive role, and his steady monotone keeps the viewer at an emotional distance from his personal issues.
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This review of Bright Leaves (2004) was written by Luke Y. Thompson and published by New Times on 13 Oct 2004.
Bright Leaves has generally received positive reviews.
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