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Canary (2009)

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Director Alejandro Adams has crafted a darkly witty look at a time to come when the global health care market is even more chaotic than it is today. In this not-so-distant future, commercial brokering of human organs is a major growth industry, and Canary Industries is the leading firm in the business; with new ailments causing nearly a third of the American population to need an organ transplant, Canary have made a handsome profit getting folks the parts they need for the right price, and

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Alejandro Adams

Written By: Alejandro Adams, Marya Murphy

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Critic Reviews for Canary

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Micro in budget, macro in ambition, accomplishment, and scope, Adams's slyly withholding film prompts multiple viewings -- and deserves them.

August 4, 2009 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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Jim Ridley

Village Voice

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This second feature by Alejandro Adams (Around the Bay) confirms him as an arresting talent well worth perusal by fest and niche ancillary programmers.

March 13, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

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While the Chinese puzzle of plot doesn't fully justify the attention it demands of the audience, there is no doubting Adams' bravery, complex vision or talent.

October 9, 2009 Full Review Source: Eye for Film

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Amber Wilkinson

Eye for Film

The direction could influence or be part of a new trend in filmmaking.

July 2, 2009 Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine

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Sara Maria Vizcarrondo

Boxoffice Magazine

After watching Canary, I think my mind may have exploded, since it was so purposely obscure.

March 23, 2009 Full Review Source: Internet Reviews

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Steve Rhodes

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