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Andrew Bujalski's third effort will test the patience of some filmgoers, but it represents a warm, funny, and honest introduction to the mumblecore movement.
All Critics (47) | Top Critics (19) | Fresh (35) | Rotten (12) | DVD (1)
It is typical of Bujalski's finely wrought observation of their lives that the film ends, as it began, with a moment in which Lauren is poised, indecisively, on the cusp of a decision. Apr 8, 2011 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
It is typical of Bujalski's finely wrought observation of their lives that the film ends, as it began, with a moment in which Lauren is poised, indecisively, on the cusp of a decision.
Kate Taylor
Ultimately a dull story about dull thirtysomethings whose dull issues are conveyed in a prying, cinema verité style, implying drama and meaning in the mundane details of their dull lives. Apr 7, 2011 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Ultimately a dull story about dull thirtysomethings whose dull issues are conveyed in a prying, cinema verité style, implying drama and meaning in the mundane details of their dull lives.
Greg Quill
It's weirdly gripping, an authentically banal slice of life. Mumblecore must die. But maybe from its ashes will come something spikier, stranger. Apr 16, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
It's weirdly gripping, an authentically banal slice of life. Mumblecore must die. But maybe from its ashes will come something spikier, stranger.
Catherine Shoard
More than ever, Bujalski comes across like the natural heir to someone like Eric Rohmer, an artist who creates intricate, perceptive and artful cinema that rejects unnecessary style and contrivance. Apr 15, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
More than ever, Bujalski comes across like the natural heir to someone like Eric Rohmer, an artist who creates intricate, perceptive and artful cinema that rejects unnecessary style and contrivance.
David Jenkins
It's rambling, doesn't really go anywhere, and is not necessarily about anything beyond its own sense of place. But it's mildly diverting nonetheless. It's about mood, not plot. Feb 12, 2010 | Rating: 3/5
It's rambling, doesn't really go anywhere, and is not necessarily about anything beyond its own sense of place. But it's mildly diverting nonetheless. It's about mood, not plot.
Cary Darling
Makes up in depth for what it sacrifices in breadth. Feb 8, 2010 | Full Review…
Makes up in depth for what it sacrifices in breadth.
J. R. Jones
Andrew Bujalski ought to be more than a critical darling by this point. Apr 6, 2011 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Andrew Bujalski ought to be more than a critical darling by this point.
Jason Anderson
Don't expect intensity of any kind in Bujalski's films; the emotions range from mild annoyance to bemusement, but within that minimal palette he's a master. Jul 6, 2010 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Don't expect intensity of any kind in Bujalski's films; the emotions range from mild annoyance to bemusement, but within that minimal palette he's a master.
Peter Keough
Beeswax can be summed up by one lingering shot, where the camera focuses, for no particular reason, on Maggie Hatcher's armpit hair. Like armpit hair, Beeswax is sweaty, unpleasant, in need of cutting, and without a point. Jun 7, 2010 | Full Review…
Beeswax can be summed up by one lingering shot, where the camera focuses, for no particular reason, on Maggie Hatcher's armpit hair. Like armpit hair, Beeswax is sweaty, unpleasant, in need of cutting, and without a point.
Adam Lippe
The primary appeal most mumblecore films hold for me is the comfort of knowing that I have never met any of these people and probably never will. May 1, 2010 | Rating: 5/10 | Full Review…
The primary appeal most mumblecore films hold for me is the comfort of knowing that I have never met any of these people and probably never will.
Christopher Long
A collection of small moments and awkward interactions, this low-key drama has a home-made feel to it. But it's so rambling and aimless, with characters that aren't particularly likeable, that it's difficult to find much resonance in it. Apr 22, 2010 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
A collection of small moments and awkward interactions, this low-key drama has a home-made feel to it. But it's so rambling and aimless, with characters that aren't particularly likeable, that it's difficult to find much resonance in it.
Rich Cline
A relentlessly talky and meandering slough of claustrophobia passing itself off as an intimate life study. Apr 15, 2010 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
A relentlessly talky and meandering slough of claustrophobia passing itself off as an intimate life study.
Sukhdev Sandhu
Wow this was hard viewing. Rarely have I sat through such a dull film, and this had potential, that's the worst bit. I am not someone who enjoys blockbusters and explosions, so no one can claim I don't get "slice of life" films, generally speaking, I do. But this is so tediously dull and nothing happens. There is no point at all to this story. The cast do well with what they have, and I liked the setting at the vintage clothing shop. If they had have given this an actual plot, I think I would have really liked this film. As it is, I feel like I just sat through a really boring day at work listening to other people talk crap. I would really like my 2 hours back.
Super Reviewer
God this was boring. This is labelled as a comedy is it? Could have fooled me. I heard it was used as a placedo for sleeping pills.
Will the monotony ever cease?! Unrelentingly dull and painfully realistic: Beeswax is only for those who enjoy unenjoyable movies. 42/100
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