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06/06/08
The Town is Quiet (2001)
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Reviews Counted:35
Fresh:25
Rotten:10
Average Rating:6.7/10
Synopsis: With THE TOWN IS QUIET, French writer-director Robert Guediguian (MARIUS AND JEANNETTE) brings the bustling, culturally diverse landscape of modern Marseilles to startling life. Opening with an... [More]
Starring: Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Gerard Meylan, Alexandre Ogou
Director: Robert Guediguian
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12/30/06
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10/23/06
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01/26/06
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12/06/05
Top CriticNo review available.
07/21/05
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07/21/05
Top CriticToo trying and unwieldy to keep my attention.
05/08/04
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12/15/03
One of the best French films of the year.
03/26/03
Strives toward greatness, toward a complete understanding of life in the roiling, unsettled, complex locale they call Marseilles, and its partial success must be applauded.
12/08/02
Director Robert Guédiguian, who wrote the script with Jean-Louis Milesi and co-produced his film, delivers a story that's particularly French but also sadly universal.
08/09/02
For all of the apparent naturalness on screen, Guediguian's grim vision comes off as far too calculated.
07/20/02
This ville is far from tranquille, but the French twist on this emotional powerhouse keeps proceedings meditative as things go into the gutter.
07/13/02
It's got a lot on its plate, and sometimes it overindulges, loses focus and plays too obviously. Still, it manages to remain forceful and moving.
07/09/02
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06/29/02
Top CriticMore successful as sociological argument than as cinematic narrative.
06/21/02
At two hours, this movie seems to drag on and on as the tragedies pile up. I found myself looking at my watch more than I was looking at the screen. If the town were a little more quiet, I would have taken a nap
06/21/02
It's a strong viewing experience but definitely worth the effort.
06/20/02
Recommended only if you like it dreary.
03/01/02
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