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Falling Angels (2003)

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Reviews Counted:8

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Rotten:3

Average Rating:5.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins

Genre: Comedies

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: Based on the novel by Barbara Gowdy, FALLING ANGELS tells the story of three girls maneuvering their way into adulthood in 1960s suburbia. Emotionally abandoned by their mentally absent mother and... Based on the novel by Barbara Gowdy, FALLING ANGELS tells the story of three girls maneuvering their way into adulthood in 1960s suburbia. Emotionally abandoned by their mentally absent mother and father, the three Field sisters must figure out the world on their own. Canadian director Scott Smith infuses his film with realistic detail and natural performances from a cast led by Miranda Richardson. While the family he depicts is far from perfect, it rings true to life in both its humorous and dramatic moments. [More]

Starring: Miranda Richardson, Callum Keith Rennie, Katherine Isabelle

Starring: Miranda Richardson, Callum Keith Rennie, Katherine Isabelle

Screenwriter: Scott Smith
Studio: Film Movement

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09/26/05
AV Club

So many reasons to see the darkly hopeful Canadian film Falling Angels -- a terrific unknown cast showcased in subtle close-ups, and a quirky literary script largely free of cliche.

Full Review Source: Denver Post | comment Comment
09/16/05
Michael Booth
Michael Booth
Denver Post

It's the attention to small details that makes the characters so believable, especially in the way Smith delivers their sentiments: in quiet, personal moments.

Full Review Source: Miami Herald | comment Comment
06/03/05
Marta Barber
Marta Barber
Miami Herald

What offends most is the patina of smugness that seeps through every frame.

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04/26/05
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central

Deftly balances elements of pathos, humor and the grotesque while maintaining a low-key tenor.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
04/13/05
Dennis Harvey
Dennis Harvey
Variety
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There's little intelligence or realism evident on screen.

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02/18/05
Shlomo Schwartzberg
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12/06/03
Bill Chambers
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central

Falling Angels may be rough at times but it has so much going for it, from content to performance, that it demands to be seen, appreciated and talked about.

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11/20/03
Bruce Kirkland
Bruce Kirkland
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...surprisingly moving and emotional.

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11/20/03
David Nusair
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