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By Barbara Vandenburgh (315) for Arizona Republic (3,909) on 30 Nov 2017

For all its heart and beauty, The Breadwinner sputters a bit to a close…

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By Danielle White (52) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 30 Nov 2017

While it is more of a kids’ story, Anita Doron’s screenplay contains layers and subtleties that adults are sure to appreciate…

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By Mark Dujsik (2,093) for Mark Reviews Movies (2,037) on 30 Nov 2017

[T]his is a deeply felt and unsparingly realistic depiction of Afghanistan at a time of tyrannical rule by religious fundamentalists…

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By Josh Bell (1,421) for Las Vegas Weekly (1,340) on 30 Nov 2017

The filmmakers know when to pull back and lighten the mood, and the hand-drawn animation is always lovely and expressive…

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By Elazar Fine (28) for The Young Folks (1,024) on 30 Nov 2017

The Breadwinner is brilliant, genuinely courageous filmmaking, and it deserves to be celebrated. It should be taught in public schools…

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By Robert Denerstein (1,148) for Denerstein Unleashed (254) on 30 Nov 2017

Small but powerful, The Breadwinner qualifies as an adept telling of an important story…

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By Colin Covert (1,936) for Minneapolis Star Tribune (2,416) on 30 Nov 2017

Distressing as it is, the film draws you into the characters' lives…

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By Sean P. Means (2,056) for Salt Lake Tribune (1,927) on 29 Nov 2017

With its poignant story, powerful characters and graceful animation, it deserves to be noticed far and wide…

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By Walter V. Addiego (363) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 29 Nov 2017

The film is honest enough not to exaggerate the beneficial results of Parvana's courageous act…

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By Walter Addiego (380) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 29 Nov 2017

The film is honest enough not to exaggerate the beneficial results of Parvana’s courageous act…

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By Wendy Ide (1,500) for Screen International (2,241) on 27 Nov 2017

Parvana's eloquent eyes convey the tragedy of a land under siege, and the terrible fate which befalls each family member in turn is beautifully…

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By Brian Orndorf (4,059) for Blu-ray.com (2,093) on 27 Nov 2017

The Breadwinner is a magnificent film, one of the best animated efforts of 2017, remaining unforgettable in style and storytelling…

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By Leonard Maltin (609) for leonardmaltin.com (584) on 27 Nov 2017

American families deserve to see this excellent film.The Breadwinneris a visually striking feature with a relatable young heroine; it is as…

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By Bruce Demara (410) for Toronto Star (3,601) on 24 Nov 2017

The Breadwinner is a well-crafted and inspiring story with an important message about female empowerment, embodied in heroic Parvana, something…

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By Robert Horton (590) for Seattle Weekly (293) on 24 Nov 2017

The longer this kind of thing goes on the more I start wishing the Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote would make an appearance…

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By Al Alexander (533) for The Patriot Ledger (721) on 23 Nov 2017

The Breadwinner proves both eye-opening and insightful, vividly depicting how miserable life can be in a country where a woman has little or no worth…

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By Tricia Olszewski (442) for Washington City Paper (500) on 22 Nov 2017

Like so many great children's movies, The Breadwinner, a rich and rewarding animated film set in Taliban-controlled Kabul, starts with the…

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By Vanessa H. Larson (9) for Washington Post (9,851) on 22 Nov 2017

Visually captivating even when it’s narratively uneven…

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By Mark Feeney (434) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 22 Nov 2017

The film’s episodic nature, which serves to underscore the moments of grim drama, adds to the problem…

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By Sr. Rose Pacatte (156) for National Catholic Reporter (122) on 21 Nov 2017

The animation for The Breadwinner is exquisite, the music finely composed and performed, and the story worth telling in a world where millions…

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