Review of No (2012) by Greg W — 21 Jul 2013

A cunning and richly enjoyable combination of high-stakes drama and media satire from Chilean director Pablo Larrain.

This review of No (2012) was written by Greg W on 21 Jul 2013.

No has generally received positive reviews.

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Estupenda historia de batallas publicitarias en el Gobierno. Una joya para aquellos que el mundo de la mercadotecnia es lo que nos da de comer…

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By Jose R (491) on 09 Aug 2014

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By Beth B (201) on 28 Dec 2014

No, de Pablo Larraín, es una película muy interesante que muestra un relato fundamental de la política chilena: la campaña del no para…

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By Art S (1,002) on 16 Jul 2014

Fenomenal! Super bien hecha, buenos actores, interesante, tierna, divertida…

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By Tony G (273) on 09 Oct 2015

Es una lástima que una historia tan interesante la hayan desarrollado de forma tan descuidada. Me dejó con esa sensación que pudo ser mucho mas…

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By Samir S (181) on 31 Mar 2014

The tremendous effort that went in winning Democracy for Chile is effectively portrayed in 'NO…

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The relevance in how authorities think everywhere is uncanny…

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By Emma Dibdin (195) for The Arts Desk (640) on 20 May 2018

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