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Dominican Rep. Dark Matter
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Drama
Based on actual events, a Chinese university student responds violently when his chances for a Nobel Prize are dashed by school politics.
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"Elegantly directed (...) The story, the creative use of visuals, and the balance of cultures are all captivating. What's highly irresponsible is Chen's and scriptwriter Billy Shebar's manipulation of our sympathies" | ||
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"Hypnotic, culturally pertinent drama." | ||
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"The film does a fine job of displaying the contrasts between these tense, formalized Chinese students and the faux populist American academics" | ||
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"Chen Shi-Zheng shows great sensitivity to the pressure and isolation felt by Chinese brains at American universities" | ||
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"Never fully succeeds in burrowing under its protagonist's skin, despite conspicuous effort" | ||
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"It is easy to see the film as two movies crammed together, neither of them being very good" | ||
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"Director Chen Shi-Zheng's film has a graceful energy, and three strong performances help make this serene drama - and its shocking conclusion - quietly moving." |
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