Review of The Black Balloon (2008) by Walter V. Addiego for San Francisco Chronicle — 16 Apr 2009
The film's vision is neither a grim wallow nor falsely cheerful. It's compassionate but unblinking, and in the end we can't help but admire the genuine strength of how its characters accept their special challenge.
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This review of The Black Balloon (2008) was written by Walter V. Addiego and published by San Francisco Chronicle on 16 Apr 2009.
The Black Balloon has generally received positive reviews.
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