Review of Shoplifters of the World (2021) by Themajorcge — 28 Mar 2021

Such an enjoyable movie if you’re a fan of The Smiths and 80s alternative. Highly recommend.

This review of Shoplifters of the World (2021) was written by Themajorcge on 28 Mar 2021.

Shoplifters of the World has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jared Mobarak (867) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 24 Mar 2021

The result is imperfect (the acting can be uneven outside of Howard’s innate talent to demand the undivided attention of everyone on-screen…

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By Josh Modell (41) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 25 Mar 2021

Shoplifters Of The World seems intended as a love letter to The Smiths, but in trying to convey the British band’s importance, it comes across…

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By Katie Walsh (1,279) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 25 Mar 2021

Shoplifters of the World, in fact, belongs to Cleo, not just because Howard is such a dizzyingly charismatic actress but because her story,…

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By Jeannette Catsoulis (1,537) for The New York Times (9,847) on 25 Mar 2021

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As a valentine to influential 80s alt-rockers The Smiths, Shoplifters of the World is unbeatable, propelled by original Smiths music along…

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