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Review of by Matt Zoller Seitz for New York Times — 17 Jan 2007

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Mr. Jacobs's approach is descended from a long line of minimalist filmmakers, from Jacques Tati ("Monsieur Hulot's Holiday") up through Jim Jarmusch ("Mystery Train"), but The GoodTimesKid dances, like Diaz, in its own sweet style.

It doesn't get to the point because getting there is the point.

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This review of The GoodTimesKid (2005) was written by and published by New York Times on 17 Jan 2007.

The GoodTimesKid has generally received positive reviews.

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