Review of Red Flag (2013) by Jim L — 20 Jun 2013

Very nice ending. I've liked everything I've seen from Alex karpovsky so far.

This review of Red Flag (2013) was written by Jim L on 20 Jun 2013.

Red Flag has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michael Nordine (446) for Village Voice (8,525) on 19 Feb 2013

Some genuinely tender moments—especially the final scene, which at this admittedly early point in 2013 qualifies as one of the best of the…

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By Joe Neumaier (1,294) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 21 Feb 2013

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By Rachel Saltz (165) for The New York Times (9,847) on 21 Feb 2013

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By Peter Debruge (1,557) for Variety (12,700) on 22 Feb 2013

There's a reason creepy character actors seldom play lead, and Karpovsky's amusingly off-kilter quality is better suited to the background,…

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By Luke Y. Thompson (1,447) for Houston Press (294) on 27 Jun 2012

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 20 Feb 2013

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By Nick Mccarthy (53) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 21 Feb 2013

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By Tamboura P (1) on 05 Nov 2013

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By Marshall Fine (1,011) for Hollywood & Fine (854) on 18 Feb 2013

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By Keith Uhlich (870) for Time Out (7,510) on 19 Feb 2013

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