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Dominican Rep. The Safety of Objects
577
Drama. Comedy
A series of overlapping stories about four suburban families dealing with different maladies. Esther Gold's life is consumed by caring for her comatose son; Jim Train is sent into a tailspin when he's passed over for a promotion; Annette Jennings' family is struggling in the wake of her divorce; Helen Christianson is determined to shake up her mundane life.
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United Kingdom |
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"Troche has created a truly moving film, upsetting and uplifting in equal measure." | POS |
Canada |
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"A richly compelling movie that is as hard to forget as it is difficult to warm up to." | POS |
United States |
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"A noble attempt that doesn't hang together" | NEU |
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United States |
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"A deftly made and poignant character study that deals with life's heartaches and its tender mercies." | POS |
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United States |
The Washington Post | "A movie that never finds a consistent tone." | NEU |
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United States |
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"With a long running time that no amount of nonlinear construction can successfully quicken, Safety does have sequences and whole story lines that are fresh and thoughtfully entertaining." | POS |
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United States |
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"'The Safety of Objects' is like a hike through the swamp of despond, with ennui sticking to our shoes (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)" | NEU |
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