Review of Quitting (2001) by Linda S — 21 Jul 2007

Another obscure film that is unique and excellent.

This review of Quitting (2001) was written by Linda S on 21 Jul 2007.

Quitting has generally received positive reviews.

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By Edward Guthmann (364) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 19 Sep 2002

It's downbeat material and it tends to drag a bit, but Jia's performance is so unsparing and intense -- and the film so compassionate and chaste…

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By Jared B (438) on 16 Aug 2007

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By Tyler J (417) on 14 Jun 2007

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By Private U (13,627) on 21 Jun 2008

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By Kevin Thomas (1,201) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 11 Sep 2002

Daring and complex…

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By Ann Hornaday (1,919) for Washington Post (9,851) on 10 Oct 2002

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