Review of Demolition (2016) by Frank N — 11 Aug 2016

I can see the breakdown more on the setting than the plot.

This review of Demolition (2016) was written by Frank N on 11 Aug 2016.

Demolition has generally received positive reviews.

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By Joanne Soh (192) for The New Paper (Singapore) (342) on 20 Sep 2017

[Jake] Gyllenhaal, who has perfected playing characters with questionable motivations, who deftly carries the entire weight of Demolition…

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By Uri Klein (124) for Haaretz (130) on 10 Jan 2018

Overall, this is not a trivial work in terms of what it is reaching for and its audacity, but ultimately it is also not a satisfying work…

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By Willem C (9) on 21 Apr 2017

How on earth can 20th century women get better reviews than rhis one?!? excellent performance by all actors, nice storyline, well directed…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 09 Aug 2017

I disagree with critics again. I really liked this film, which was beautifully acted and very quirkily funny and touching at the same time…

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By Leah S (141) on 10 Dec 2017

A hypersensitive encapsulation of grief; it doesn't aim for profundity, but for minimum understanding…

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