Review of Medicine for Melancholy (2009) by Robert Davis for Paste Magazine — 30 Jan 2009
The film weaves an intriguing commentary on race, class and personal identity, but the trick of minimalism is to hide ideas inside sparse scenes, and Jenkins is too often balancing over-stuffed conversations with undernourished carousel rides.
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This review of Medicine for Melancholy (2009) was written by Robert Davis and published by Paste Magazine on 30 Jan 2009.
Medicine for Melancholy has generally received positive reviews.
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