Review of Holy Smoke (1999) by Stanley Kauffmann for The New Republic — 01 Jan 2000
The screenplay sometimes slashes with sharp dialogue, and Campion's directing unmistakably breathes conviction. What she lacks is sufficient humor to see when she approaches the risible and sufficient perception to keep her seriousness fresh.
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This review of Holy Smoke (1999) was written by Stanley Kauffmann and published by The New Republic on 01 Jan 2000.
Holy Smoke has generally received mixed reviews.
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