Review of High Hopes (1989) by Ted Mahar for Portland Oregonian — 18 Jul 1998
It's this balance of vivid performance and directorial detachment that allows Leigh to move freely between delicate sentiment and highly caustic wit; even in his most harshly satirical moments, he never denies the humanity of his characters.
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This review of High Hopes (1989) was written by Ted Mahar and published by Portland Oregonian on 18 Jul 1998.
High Hopes has generally received very positive reviews.
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