Review of No (2012) by Karim G — 27 Dec 2014

" They manipulated the audience very well".

This review of No (2012) was written by Karim G on 27 Dec 2014.

No has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jose R (491) on 09 Aug 2014

Filmed in low definition, 3/4 inch Sony U-matic magnetic tape, which was widely used by television news in Chile in the 80s, this Oscar nomination…

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By Peter B (1,397) on 27 Dec 2013

If you can survive past the dreadfully dull first half, the second half is a fascinating look at the role advertising plays in politics…

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By Mauricio M (143) on 27 Feb 2014

Un buen relato de lo que sucedió en aquellos años en Chile. La actuación de Gael Garcia estuvo genial (hasta hizo acento chileno)…

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By Josè M (1,677) on 18 Feb 2015

A fascinating insight into the political advertising campaign that over turned a violent dictatorship that rules Chille for 15 years…

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By John B (4,244) on 05 May 2014

Using a film making method to take the mind back to 70s film (albeit in a film set in the 80s), No chronicles the brave struggle of those who…

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By Derk D (40) on 26 Feb 2015

Every bit worth each of the five stars…

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By Matt C (2,668) on 13 Dec 2018

Great reviews across the board but this really wasn't for me, I'll be honest you're gonna need to be in the mood to sit down to watch a 2hr…

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By Juanka P (230) on 10 Mar 2014

Is this film a gripping political drama that concentrates more on the power of advertising than partisan politics? YES…

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By Geoffrey Macnab (1,253) for Independent (UK) (2,026) on 01 Jan 2014

Larraín shows how idealism and venality sat side by side, how quickly the brutal circumstances in which Pinochet came to power were forgotten…

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Great movie about the courage of the Chilean people…

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