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This is a film that insinuates itself deeply into our awareness. It's that rare pulp story with something on its mind, an unnerving, socially conscious thriller with a killer sense of narrative drive.Full Review

Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times

All told, the best ensemble cast I've seen this year.Full Review

Edward Guthmann
San Francisco Chronicle

This film has a conquering spirit. The dankness is replaced by an optimistic blast of sunlight at the end, a contrast to the earlier lighting dimmed with human misery. Mr. Frears blasts away the blight, though he doesn't have to work to restore Okwe's dignity. It shines through from the start.Full Review

A.O. Scott
The New York Times

Once again, Frears -- who has enjoyed a glorious run of diverse, good-quality movies, from "My Beautiful Laundrette" to "High Fidelity" -- has crafted a unique gem.Full Review

Desson Thomson
Washington Post

One of the year's best films.Full Review

Stephen Hunter
Washington Post
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