Review of The Immigrant (2013) by Dylan D — 23 Mar 2015
The Immigrant could have been a special movie, and it's often right there on the edge. It's beautifully crafted and very well acted but it too often rings shallow rather than overflows with depth and legitimate character journey.
The movie's plot feels yanked straight out of a history text paragraph or two on Ellis Island immigration that strives to be more but never quite achieves a fuller, richer sense of purpose. Still, it's a worthwhile endeavor if only to become absorbed in the superficial beauty the film has to offer and to consider both what is (a movie on the cusp of greatness) and what could have been (a masterpiece).
This review of The Immigrant (2013) was written by Dylan D on 23 Mar 2015.
The Immigrant has generally received positive reviews.
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