Review of Summer Hours (2008) by Patrick B — 30 Jan 2012

Olivier Assayas's "Summer Hours" is a light-hearted yet often intense family drama. Cultural, artistic, and poetic, yet more than just an artist making art about art...

This review of Summer Hours (2008) was written by Patrick B on 30 Jan 2012.

Summer Hours has generally received positive reviews.

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