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The movie contains a mesmerizing visual appeal. Nov 12, 2013 | Rating: B | Full Review…
The movie contains a mesmerizing visual appeal.
Eric Kohn
Although discomfiting to audiences desiring a steady narrative thread (and less accessible to those unfamiliar with Eastern European history and culture), it sustains interest throughout as a devastating critique of Russian society. Nov 12, 2013 | Full Review…
Although discomfiting to audiences desiring a steady narrative thread (and less accessible to those unfamiliar with Eastern European history and culture), it sustains interest throughout as a devastating critique of Russian society.
Alissa Simon
There are hints of Tarkovsky in the poetic exploration of place and memory and the film is a demanding, difficult work. But the sense of a Dantean journey and a vision of utter hell are powerfully conveyed. Nov 12, 2013 | Full Review…
There are hints of Tarkovsky in the poetic exploration of place and memory and the film is a demanding, difficult work. But the sense of a Dantean journey and a vision of utter hell are powerfully conveyed.
Dave Calhoun
For long stretches, it appears to be a road movie headed nowhere. Still, the detours it uncovers are fascinating. Jan 19, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
For long stretches, it appears to be a road movie headed nowhere. Still, the detours it uncovers are fascinating.
John Hartl
[Has] a bleak, grotesque, near-perfect poetry in its soul. Oct 1, 2011 | Full Review…
[Has] a bleak, grotesque, near-perfect poetry in its soul.
Andrew O'Hehir
The world of "My Joy" is grim, though the experience of watching it and piecing together its fragmented story strands is anything but. Sep 29, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
The world of "My Joy" is grim, though the experience of watching it and piecing together its fragmented story strands is anything but.
Manohla Dargis
Necessarily bleak, My Joy shows [Russia] caught in the kind of circuitous violence that ultimately corrupts man. Oct 30, 2019 | Full Review…
Necessarily bleak, My Joy shows [Russia] caught in the kind of circuitous violence that ultimately corrupts man.
Tanner Tafelski
..."My Joy"'s striking structure is directly inspired by a strange record of anecdotes that disturb the story of a young truck driver's route through the Russian countryside. Nov 16, 2017 | Full Review…
..."My Joy"'s striking structure is directly inspired by a strange record of anecdotes that disturb the story of a young truck driver's route through the Russian countryside.
Daniel Kasman
It's a journey that takes us through unexpected, often harrowing twist and turns, unafraid to leave us perplexed, confused, or even frustrated. Oct 5, 2011 | Rating: A- | Full Review…
It's a journey that takes us through unexpected, often harrowing twist and turns, unafraid to leave us perplexed, confused, or even frustrated.
Landon Palmer
Disjointed, wild, but often powerful look at Russian proletariats. Sep 30, 2011 | Full Review…
Disjointed, wild, but often powerful look at Russian proletariats.
Eric Monder
a lively work of howling wickedness Sep 29, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
a lively work of howling wickedness
Chris Cabin
If the desire is to unsettle and disorientate, the movie succeeds, but it does so at the expense of pretty much all else. Jul 14, 2011 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
If the desire is to unsettle and disorientate, the movie succeeds, but it does so at the expense of pretty much all else.
Mayer Nissim
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