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 Fabian J (91) on 28 Jan 2016

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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 Stefano C (730) on 19 Nov 2018

The Tribe does not have much to say, literally and figuratively, and that is a shame…

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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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By Dan U (132) on 25 Feb 2018

One of the worst movies I have ever seen! The acting is bad - the fights scenes are unrealistic and the sex scenes are even worse…

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By Howard E (113) on 13 Aug 2016

This movie is NOT for everyone. If you don't like bleak movies, you won't like this…

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By Jeremy Elphick (6) for 4:3 (202) on 31 Mar 2016

Slaboshpytskiy's film positions the viewer to recognise the astounding cinematography, the desolate setting and the compelling performances…

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By Craig T (648) on 29 Apr 2016

A strange and unique experience that i'll find hard to forget…

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By Gina W (340) on 31 May 2016

Bleak and brutal. It was terrible, it drew me in and I couldn't stop watching. Why did it get such a good review…

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 30 Mar 2016

A really captivating and interesting movie with powerful shots especially the haunting finale…

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