Review of The Big Animal (2000) by Radek C — 02 Dec 2008

Brand new entry on my favorite films list.

This review of The Big Animal (2000) was written by Radek C on 02 Dec 2008.

The Big Animal has generally received very positive reviews.

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Rubio, a denizen of a Polish circus, is simply terrific as the unnamed creature, whose reactions to events around him are a quiet delight…

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By Ken Fox (1,094) for TV Guide (1,527) on 20 Feb 2004

Every frame gleams and the camel -- a double-humped wonder whose unusual majesty and quiet mystery drives this wonderful film -- is magnificent…

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The crisp, elegant black-and-white cinematography by Academy Award nominee Pawel Edelman (The Pianist) is well-matched to the simplicity of…

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for Combustible Celluloid (2,644) on 13 Sep 2001

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