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Francine

Overview

Genre :

Drama

Release Date :

September 12, 2012 (Limited)

Director :

Brian M. Cassidy, Melanie Shatzky

Starring :

Melissa Leo, Victoria Charkut, Keith Leonard, Laurent Rejto, Dave Clark

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Nothing's perfect, but it's worth seeing.    Readers  Be the 1st!

“..the pic has limited prospects but calling-card merits aplenty..”
by Justin Chang [Variety]
“..in this spare, striking drama, Melissa Leo's unerringly contained performance provides shattering insight into a woman powerless to resist the destabilizing forces of her life..”
by David Rooney [Hollywood Reporter]
2 of 4

“..fails to fully mine the fearless elements of Leo's performance..”
by Bill Weber [Slant Magazine]
Review rate : B-

“.."Francine" marks the start of a promising career for the filmmakers..”
by Eric Kohn [indieWIRE]
Reviewed by David D'Arcy [Screen International]

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