The Visitor (2008)
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Reviews Counted:111
Fresh:100
Rotten:11
Average Rating:7.7/10
Consensus: The Visitor is a heartfelt, humanistic drama that deftly explores identity, immigration, and other major post-9/11 issues.
Theatrical Release:Apr 11, 2008 Limited
Box Office: $9,234,510
Synopsis: In a world of six billion people, it only takes one to change your life. In actor and filmmaker Tom McCarthy’s follow-up to his award winning directorial debut The Station Agent, Richard Jenkins... [More]
Starring: Richard Jenkins, Hiam Abbass, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira
Director: Tom McCarthy
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Reviews for The Visitor
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 3/5 |
Un retrato sutil y sensible sobre la inesperada conexión que se produce entre cuatro personas de diferentes culturas y orígenes, y también una postal algo desencantada y agridulce de la Nueva York posterior al 11/9. Destacable actuación protagónica de Ric Full Review |
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4/5 |
click for full review Full Review |
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 1/4 |
Our patience with the characters' apathy and uninteresting demeanor is not rewarded enough. Full Review |
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3/4 |
An interesting examination of the unusual relationship between a bored college professor and an illegal immigrant. There are some thought-provoking discussions in the film patched periodically with rough spots. Full Review |
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3.5/5 |
Tasting the bitter fruits of globalization Full Review |
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81/100 |
The astonishing sensitivity with which Richard Jenkins approaches his role is nicely complimented by the performances of other cast members. Full Review |
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3/6 |
Its mushy humanism is...insidious. Full Review |
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4.0/5 |
The best movies are those that understand the human condition and have a personal vision. The Visitor is one of those rare creations. The Visitor is a parable of decency. Full Review |
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2.0/4.0 |
The not-so subliminal message about life being fair versus breaking the law isn't enough to carry a film purporting to be a character-driven drama. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Jenkins, as always has a quiet, almost apologetic hesitation to his performance that serves him well as Walter....a very sweet and gentle film. Full Review |
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7/10 |
A showcase role for otherwise supporting actor Richard Jenkins, and he makes the most of it without ever being showy. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Exactly the type of movie the GOP would rather Americans not see, as it individualizes (rather than demonizes) its foreign characters and provides them with a collective voice that demands to be heard. Full Review |
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C+ |
A character study drowning in liberal guilt. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
Uplifting and undeniably winning in its perceptive landscape, The Visitor is no stranger to compelling filmmaking rooted in gentleness and inspirational fortitude Full Review |
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A |
It is a lovely, well-crafted, bittersweet little film. Full Review |
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Dabbles in messages and liberal guilt, but more importantly, it sets up a reasonable and genuine space for a fascinating and heartbreaking character. Full Review |
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B+ |
It's a lovely, moving film, marked by memorable performances throughout. Full Review |
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4/4 |
A beautiful, quiet, measured movie about the death of some American values since September 11, 2001. Full Review |
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4/5 |
The tension dips occasionally but stick with it and you'll be richly rewarded. Full Review |
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Beautifully cast and superbly performed, The Visitor never steps off the mark either emotionally or in character development. Richard Jenkins, usually in support roles, rises to the lead occasion with grace and a marvellously restrained performance Full Review |
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