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The Little Traitor Review

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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 3.0
    47

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Mixed or average reviews
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    critic review scores.

  • 40

    out of 100

    The New York Times Jeannette Catsoulis

    A muddled morality tale more interested in coming of age than getting of wisdom.

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  • 40

    out of 100

    Variety Ronnie Scheib

    Sentimental and a bit too cute in evoking a child's-eye view, the picture, nevertheless will please its target Jewish auds.

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  • 40

    out of 100

    Village Voice

    Terminally mild, ill-structured adaptation of Amos Oz's novel "Panther in the Basement."

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  • 50

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter

    Despite this promising subject matter, the film runs out of steam two-thirds of the way through and becomes a sort of Palestinian "Porky's," ending with a fast-forward 30 years into the future that is confusing and abrupt.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Betsy Sharkey

    The film is clever in using a child to tease out the misunderstandings that arise between those on opposite sides, even when the river of emotions that should course through The Little Traitor sometimes runs dry.

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5

the little Traitor by benhur28
i liked this movie because it was different. it was about something. A universal them even though it takes place in Israel during the British Mandate which is a pretty interesting time in history. It was educational but without letting you know it was being educational. In fact it didn't hit you over the head with anything. It brought you into the story very easily and kept my attention throughout. It was at times very, very funny and the ending was such a surprise and really beautiful. I Alfred Molina was terrific and the little boy was awsome. I also thought the music was fantastic.

5

Five Word Review by sbcbrad
Molina shines in heartwarming comedy/drama

5

Heartwarming coming of age story
So many historical movies are just overbearing and a slog to get through. The Little Traitor really gives you just enough historical background for the events to serve as a backdrop for the primary story - an unlikely friendship between an Israeli boy growing up in Palestine and an English soldier trying to keep the peace. Sergeant Dunlop, a kindhearted man who doesn't really fit in among his fellow soldiers and longs for home and the girlfriend he left behind. He encounters a precocious young boy named Proffy, who fancies himself a crusader for Israeli independence. He sees that Proffy, who has never connected with his father, needs a male influence and befriends him. The friendship proves tricky for them both, as Dunlop's fellow soldiers are weary of the boy, and Proffy's friends end up seeing him as a traitor for befriending Dunlop. Dunlop and Proffy each grows through the adversity they face and end up stronger for it.

5

The Little Traitor by sandi-k
This is a wonderful heartwarming coming of age story set in the days before the independence of Israel. Molina is his usual spectacular self but the gem is this 10 year old boy. There are numerous poignant and humorous moments. This is a must see. Everyone who I have sent to see it absolutely loved it.

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