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A Town Called Panic Review

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5.0

Dave White Profile

Stoner comedy for kids. Read full review

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  • 4.0
    70

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    Metascore®
    Generally favorable reviews
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  • 100

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter

    There's really very little to say about this film beyond that it's absolutely brilliant.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

    To really understand the zany and surreal comic madness of A Town Called Panic, you're going to have to see it for yourself.

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  • 88

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    I enjoyed this film so much I'm sorry to report it was finally too much of a muchness. You can only eat so much cake.

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  • 90

    out of 100

    The New York Times

    ATown Called Panic is an adventure story as fast-paced and exciting as any currently in theaters.

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  • 90

    out of 100

    Variety

    A sparkly little gem.

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Panic, without the interesting stuff by thejeffersonlee
This movie had some pretty great reviews, and I was waiting for its local release on pins and needles. The reality of the movie is far less glamorous than it was reported to be. This is not to say that I wasn't entertained or that I didn't laugh, just not to the degree I had anticipated. There are several scenes that lack any dialogue, or effective dialogue, and many parts feel like an episode of Gumby...too many to maintain real momentum. Watch it when you're folding laundry or something.

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