A patiently observed, often unsettlingly violent drama that can’t help but feel overly familiar in some of its particulars, rich in rural texture but low on narrative momentum or surprise.
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This review of Joe (2014) was written by Justin Chang and published by Variety on 15 Sep 2013.
Joe has generally received positive reviews.
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