Review of Putty Hill (2010) by Chris Cabin for Filmcritic.com — 17 Feb 2011

Unquestionably the best American film I've seen thus far this year.

This review of Putty Hill (2010) was written by Chris Cabin and published by Filmcritic.com on 17 Feb 2011.

Putty Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Frederic And Mary Ann Brussat (3,072) for Spirituality and Practice (3,072) on 18 Feb 2011

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In its low-key way, Putty Hill effectively shows how tragedy can unite young people that are otherwise disconnected from their community…

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By Rob Thomas (1,118) for Capital Times (Madison, WI) (875) on 12 May 2011

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By Joe A (721) on 24 Feb 2011

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By Ronnie Scheib (420) for Variety (12,700) on 07 Aug 2011

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