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Smell of Camphor, Fragrance of Jasmine Review

Other Critics provided by Metacritic.com

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

  • 4.0
    63

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Generally favorable reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 58

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

    Depression is a fair subject for a movie, but this much moroseness shouldn't come to this little.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    Variety

    Resonant with inner harmonies and dark, dark humor.

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  • 63

    out of 100

    Chicago Tribune Robert K. Elder

    Farmanara, a gifted director, seems to be getting his artistic legs again, but he spends far too much time following his protagonist in and out of buildings as he smokes cigarettes and otherwise mopes about.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

    As somber as much of this deceptively simple yet consistently acute, subtle and observant film is, an effect heightened by a carefully controlled use of color, it is not without hope.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The New York Times A.O. Scott

    Perhaps it's the difference in culture, but the thoughtfulness in Smell of Camphor, Fragrance of Jasmine shows that its creator isn't letting himself or his audience off the hook.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

    Mixes whiffs of Woody Allen and Federico Fellini with Mr. Farmanara's distinctive, mordant wit.

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