Review of Concussion (2013) by Tracy F — 05 Feb 2014

So much lady love and grey tones of loneliness.

This review of Concussion (2013) was written by Tracy F on 05 Feb 2014.

Concussion has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Charlotte O'sullivan (637) for London Evening Standard (2,015) on 15 May 2014

It boasts a fantastic turn from TV veteran Robin Weigert and is visually reminiscent of Todd Haynes's Safe (it's beautiful to look at)…

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By Michael O'sullivan (1,712) for Washington Post (9,851) on 14 Nov 2013

Concussion suffers from a chilly detachment that feels all too clinical, when all we want, like Abby, is connection…

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By Blake Crane (142) for Film Racket (579) on 26 Jan 2014

The approach is cold and calculated, leaving us feeling a bit too much like the film's wayward protagonist…

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By Katherine Monk (493) for Canada.com (402) on 05 Dec 2013

It's not pretty, but you can't turn your eyes away…

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By Ws W (1,791) on 19 Sep 2014

Better than thought, but still stays on a superficial level…

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By Simon M (879) on 28 Sep 2014

The movie presents a good premise, builds up the plot, offers you fairly interesting characters and then pretty much lets you down midway through…

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By Mark Kermode (1,002) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 17 May 2014

Much of the narrative may not ring true, but Weigert's performance is warm and engaging, lending not just heart, but much needed credibility…

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By L B (93) on 31 Oct 2013

Excellent film!! Superb acting all the way around, great plot and great ending. Will buy it when it comes out on DVD…

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By Richard B (1,390) on 02 Feb 2015

So I gave this film a shot because it was starring two of the female lead from Sons of Anarchy, but it was a slow weird film that I didn't…

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By Amilcar A (197) on 12 Feb 2014

Excellent…

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