Bright Star

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January 26, 2010

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Slate | Dana StevensAdd Critic to Favorites

The rare film about the life of an artist that is itself a work of art.Read the full review

San Francisco Chronicle | Amy BiancolliAdd Critic to Favorites

A fine-boned, luminous tribute to Keats and the sufferings of love.Read the full review

Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites

Masterfully put-together, made with confidence, intelligence and command.Read the full review

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  • Hopscotch ramps up in Oz

    11/19/09 This week's release of Scott Hicks' new Australia-U.K. co-production "The Boys Are Back" is part of a hectic few months for Hopscotch Film Distribution, sandwiched between the release of Bruce Beresford's "Mao's Last Dancer" last month and Jane Campion's "Bright Star" on Dec. 26.  |  The Hollywood Reporter
  • Oscar likes fresh faces

    11/18/09 Moments before the recent AFI Fest gala premiere of "Precious," newcomer Gabourey Sidibe brought the crowd to its feet merely by walking into Grauman's Chinese Theater.  |  Variety
  • Shallow pool for Oscar's actress contenders

    11/16/09 "An Education" director Lone Scherfig recently lamented, good-naturedly, that she was tired of producers thinking of her for stereotypically female projects.  |  The Hollywood Reporter
  • Film scorers cue character

    11/16/09 For first-time film composer Mark Bradshaw, the job of scoring Jane Campion's ethereal period pic "Bright Star" began with words rather than notes on a page.  |  Variety
  • Early look at the Best Actresses

    11/14/09 Now that Halloween is safely behind us, Tinseltowners are gearing up for giving thanks -- as in showing gratitude for something playing at the megaplex other than horror movies.  |  JAM! Showbiz
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  • 83% Bright Star

    11/06/09 Jane Campion's direction is as refined as her screenplay, and she gets the most out of her cast -- especially Abbie Cornish -- in this understated period drama.  |  Rotten Tomatoes
  • London fest ends with record auds

    11/04/09 The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival ended with a record number of audiences and industry talent in attendance.  |  Variety
  • 84% Bright Star

    11/02/09 Jane Campion's direction is as refined as her screenplay, and she gets the most out of her cast -- especially Abbie Cornish -- in this understated period drama.  |  Rotten Tomatoes
  • Will downturn dim indies' award hopes?

    10/28/09 Without the powerhouse divisions pushing their prestige projects with a barrage of ads, this year's playing field is more open than ever.  |  Variety