La Commune (Paris 1871) Review

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  5.0

  90

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  Metascore^®
  Universal acclaim
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• 100

  out of 100

  Village Voice J. Hoberman

  Watkins restages history in its own ruins, uses the media as a frame, and even so, manages to imbue his narrative with amazing presence. No less than the event it chronicles, La Commune is a triumph of spontaneous action.

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• 80

  out of 100

  The New York Times Dave Kehr

  In these risk-averse times, it is a pleasure to see a film that fails by attempting too much. Frustrating and demanding as it may be, La Commune (Paris, 1871) is essential viewing for anyone interested in taking an exploratory step outside the Hollywood norms.

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