Burning Sands

  • 2017


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Average Rating 3.2/5
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2.0
But theres something powerful even in its predictabilitywill things go too far EW
3.8
McMurray doesnt stint on the slapstick weirdness, military movie brutality and borderline horror film torture that the experience entails. Rogerebert
3.5
Clearly, theres enough story here for an impactful drama.In fact, theres too much. Rogerebert
3.0
With the exception of one brother who puts a stop to the hazing when it goes too far, the other brothers are little more than sadists, drunk on power. .. Common Sense Media
1.5
But dont expect creative torments for your voyeuristic pleasure, if youre into that sort of thing. Indie Wire
2.0
The result is a film about punishment that is quite punishing to watch. Indie Wire
2.5
Still, the occasional heavy handed or clumsy elements dont seriously impair a film whose high spirits, talented cast and luridly intriguing subject co .. Variety
4.0
The female characters are arguably just ciphers while the action is largely predictable but that doesnt prevent the grueling finale from cutting deep. The Guardian
3.0
Burning Sands: Film Review | Sundance 2017 Gerard McMurrays drama, which will be available on Netflix in March, centers on frat hazing at an all black .. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
McMurrays film doesnt end in tragedy so much as it commences with it. Paste Magazine
1.0
First, of course, he must get through Hell Week, and although there are strict anti hazing policies in place, they ultimately fail to shield Z and his ..
3.0
According to the National Collaborative for Hazing Research and Prevention, hazing is defined as any activity expected of someone joining or participa .. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Rarely does a film showcase the initiation process as one of hearty exchanges and firm handshakes. Burning Sands is the latest in a long line of colle .. Blu Ray
2.0
Viewed as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hazing, Burning Sands dutifully does its job. Lw Lies
3.8
Written by McMurray and Christine Berg, the film nicely captures both the allure of pledging (the camaraderie, the promise of post graduate connection .. Larsen On Film
4.0
The film doesnt feel like an indictment of Black greek organizations, but rather, a call for reform. Refinery 29
2.5
That makes for a serious wasted opportunity.Its not all misses, however. Daily Dot
3.8
Six freshmen from the fictional Frederick Douglass University drive to a spot in the woods, where they are run through boot camp paces by the dean of .. Sltrib
4.0
Its a portrait whose universality is all the more compelling for its precise, unique details. The Daily Beast
5.0
It may not be a definitive look at the HBCU Greek experience, but it succeeds in being a nuanced look at the problem of hazing on any college campus. Or Lando Weekly
4.0
Anyone foolish enough to come to the assistance of a fellow pledge is either banished on the spot or served up a pummeling from and to hell. James Wegg Review
3.5
McMurray doesnt spare us any details with regards to the hazing pledges undergo. Shadow And Act
3.5
I hope Netflixs strategy of premiering movies at Sundance works.They deserve the attention this forum brings and its good to see the Netflix bumper on .. Nerd Report
4.0
However, it is not every story; nor is it the thread that makes this film so powerful.Instead, Burning Sands is a coming of age story about legacy, bo .. Essence



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