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By E E H (2) on 17 Jan 2010

A superb film, with an astounding realism. Empathic, without sentimentality…

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By Tassiana L (1) on 11 Jan 2010

Man! This guy Bahrani is totally moving on my job as the American neorealist (at least I hope to be) but hey so far he's just east coast…

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By Dan Jardine (362) for Apollo Guide (1,430) on 05 Jan 2010

A film brimming with humanity. Gritty, smart, attentive and truthful…

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By Aniko V (154) on 23 Dec 2009

I'm not sure if this is building upon Man Push Cart or simple derivative of it…

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By Gordon B (705) on 13 Dec 2009

More social work than storytelling, I resisted this film at every turn because it is yet another example of class based filmmaking in which…

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By Rob Humanick (476) for Projection Booth (270) on 09 Dec 2009

A film with an incredible sense of place, of space, of how they shape and guide and define us…

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By Sam C (1,031) on 30 Nov 2009

And whoever said that Italian neo-realism was dead…

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By Kevin M (2,627) on 23 Nov 2009

Does Ramin Bahrani have a sense of humor? Quite possibly not, though there's no doubt he's a visionary director…

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By Gary C (555) on 16 Nov 2009

This is a great slice of life film that I really enjoyed…

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By Steven Rea (1,872) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 01 Nov 2009

Beautifully observed, and beautifully acted by the novice thespian Polanco (culled from a New York City public school), Chop Shop is at once…

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By Michael D (2,363) on 24 Oct 2009

Bahrani's sophomore effort is a tough, gritty, and poetic look at the life of an orphaned street urchin (memorably played by non-actor Polanco),…

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By Tom K (632) on 23 Oct 2009

There are scenes in Chop shop that will stay with me. They are burned in my frontal lobe…

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By Brody M (674) on 18 Oct 2009

Not a bad movie makes you think about life…

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By Ld P (148) on 13 Oct 2009

Chop Shop (2007) the story of a 16 year old living alone in a plywood room above an auto shop in New York City…

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By Dfw F (70) on 13 Oct 2009

Chop Shop (2007) the story of a 16 year old living alone in a plywood room above an auto shop in New York City…

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By Josh G (853) on 05 Oct 2009

An honest, measured portrayal full of dignity and sadness…

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By Jack G (1,167) on 02 Oct 2009

Heartbreaking because of the dire straits of its main character and his sister, but also just a really well-filmed and told story from Ramin…

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By Mario R (122) on 26 Aug 2009

This film is real showcase of america independant cinemea today…

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By Kathleen M (147) on 09 Jul 2009

This was compared to Pixote and City of God, but it came no where near to either the beauty or tragedy of either of those amazing films…

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By Eric F (636) on 03 Jun 2009

Incredibly, this time, the movie summary is accurate and very good. A terrific movie with great acting. A must see…

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