Review of The Tribe (2016) by Pablo A — 13 Dec 2015

The best film of independent Ukraine to date.

This review of The Tribe (2016) was written by Pablo A on 13 Dec 2015.

The Tribe has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mike M (2,387) on 28 Jan 2016

Cinematic heaven. A flat-out, genuine masterpiece from a first time director…

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By Steven W (610) on 17 Apr 2016

Not too entertaining, to be honest, but it was kinda cool that they made an entire movie in sign language, with zero dialogue, or even subtitles…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 26 Oct 2018

Novel and interesting but lacks engagement. Sergey, a deaf teenager, is starting his first day at a special school for the deaf…

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By Harry H (101) on 14 Oct 2015

You have no idea what the characters are saying unless you know Ukrainian sign language, however its a truly unique experience, without saying…

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By Adam K (1,533) on 13 Nov 2015

Probably the only film with only sign language as communication. No talking, no subtitles…

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By Morgan Rojas (191) for Cinemacy (191) on 08 Nov 2018

The Tribe was made for an audience waiting for an authentically beautiful and powerful piece of cinematic art…

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By David Lewis (299) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 01 Sep 2015

This is a challenging film that's not for everyone. Yet there's no denying its brilliant concept and its raw cinematic power…

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By M C (510) on 13 May 2016

This movie was utterly unwatchable. I would rather read The Bible than sit through this film. Having said that I haven't actually watched it…

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By Richard D (1,732) on 06 Jun 2016

Great premise, poor execution This movie was not for me. But I should have known before I started watching…

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By Emine Yildirim (74) for Today's Zaman (Turkey) (74) on 01 Mar 2016

This is pure cinema where words are not necessary; the actions of the characters speak for themselves. And they speak oh so loudly…

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