Review of Shoplifters (2018) by Peter Rainer for Christian Science Monitor — 01 Dec 2018
Kore-eda’s slow reveal of who these people are, and what they mean to each other, has its mystery story aspects, but this is essentially a character study, or at least it tries to be, and not a puzzle picture.
He fills in each of the main players leisurely, in snatches.
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This review of Shoplifters (2018) was written by Peter Rainer and published by Christian Science Monitor on 01 Dec 2018.
Shoplifters has generally received very positive reviews.
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