Emotional Arithmetic Reviews

 (2008)

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An Acting Tour de Force
Nov 07, 2008
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This is a little gem of a film with superior acting and breathtaking visuals. It does not appeal to a wide audience and never got wide distribution. I'm not even sure it was ever shown commercially in the United States. It... Read more
Have a backup ready to go
Sep 06, 2008
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With the all of the big names in this film I was expecting a real experience. I could not have been more wrong. I wanted to take the DVD out after 10 minutes but my 18 year old son said we... Read more
Not quite sure where the film was going...
Sep 06, 2008
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...because it was too disjointed and it seemed it was building up some steam and then suddenly it stopped again or more exactly dragged to a stop. Not a lot happened and what did happen had limited explanations explanations. What were... Read more
A disappointing film that wasted all its potentials
Aug 21, 2008
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This film is about three Nazi death camp survivors reuniting 35 years later, arousing deep emotions and provoking old wounds. I had high hopes for "Emotional Arithmetic". The cast is completely stellar and Oscar worthy. Their performances are all excellent, but... Read more
Time Heals All Things
Aug 02, 2008
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AUTUMN HEARTS: A NEW BEGINNING is another one of those independent films that lacks an audience until the DVD is released. Granted it is not based on subject matter that titillates the big movie house throngs, but it is a warmly... Read more
Oscar caliber acting on display.
Jul 22, 2008
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What an amazing cast this film has, an amazing cast, an amazing story, a beautiful setting and wonderful performances by every one of the actors (even the young boy). I am shocked that these actors in this good of a film... Read more
Poignant and affecting
Jul 16, 2008
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I watched this film last night and its been with me on and off all day. First off, don't expect Entertainment in the purest form of the word here, this is a very adult, cerebral and slow-burning experience. Ultimately, its about... Read more
Interesting Canadian film that offers food for thought
Dec 08, 2007
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It is fascinating how the horrors of World War II continue to spark off good, intelligent cinema around the world even after a gap of over half a century. "Emotional Arithmetic" based on a novel by Matt Cohen (a Jew?), begins... Read more