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(Bonaparte tells the British, You think youre so great because you haveboats!)
Even the films loudest champions concede its not exactly high art.
There isnt that much depth … but thats not a detriment, writesJordan Hoffman.
Theres just too much going on on the surface to care.
Heavy but essential, saysClayton Davis, who praises the impeccable ensemble.
But if the film is a holiday hit, asAnne Thompsonpredicts, voters could take notice.
Taika Waititi,Next Goal Wins
This weekend brings two new films from recent Screenplay winners.
but its hard to count out a former winner definitively.
Director Sean Durkin shoots Efrons muscles with Riefenstahlian rapture, and the actor ably shoulders the films emotional load.
Thursday nights first reactions were effusive: Make room for Fantasia!
Nevertheless, Kirby remains the films best shot at above-the-line recognition.
Much depends onThe Color Purple, whose fortunes willdetermine how many open seats remain in this race.
However, her candidacy may be derailed by the fact that shes reppinga film many people severely dislike.
