The Breadwinner

  • PG13 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2017


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94 % Certified Fresh
$ 2 Million
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Positive Reviews 86
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Average Rating 3.9/5
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3.8
It is ironic that The Breadwinner would put such an emphasis on the importance of storytelling, since it is on a narrative level where it is clunkiest .. Rogerebert
4.0
This gorgeously animated but unflinching tale of a young girls courage under Taliban rule is a poignant, important reminder about the violence that gi .. Common Sense Media
4.5
So urgent and far reaching that it never settles into the comforts of a coming of age story, The Breadwinner is a small film about the biggest things. Indie Wire
4.0
Though the heroine is a child, and the book was written for young readers, The Breadwinner is by no means a simple minded kidpic; rather, it directly .. Variety
4.5
Theres a multi faceted significance in the act of storytelling, though some of the dialogue is delivered in a sleepy monotone that doesnt always feel .. Austin Chronicle
5.0
This is a day to day survival story that stirs the heart and fires the imagination. Time Out
5.0
A thrilling climax brings together all the threads that weave through this terrific movie. The Guardian
3.0
Its a film with a charm in the simplicity of its animated style; I particularly liked the hulking, lumbering menfolk of a certain age almost a differe .. The Guardian
1.9
The film doesnt see that border crossing is inevitably rife with unintended consequences beyond narrative ones.
3.1
The animation beautifully brings to life the physical landscape and cultural setting of Kabul, from the bustling bazaar scenes and residential neighbo ..
4.0
Parvanas eloquent eyes convey the tragedy of a land under siege, and the terrible fate which befalls each family member in turn is beautifully animate .. Screen Daily
5.0
Nothing is resolved, exactly, but for a breathtaking instant, love resounds more powerfully than any bomb ever could. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
While it is more of a kids story, Anita Dorons screenplay contains layers and subtleties that adults are sure to appreciate.
4.0
In a time of deepening sensitivity about cultural appropriation, an animated film set in Afghanistan, made largely by Westerners and based on a Wester .. The New York Times
4.5
The result mixes the fluid intangibility of the former with the tactile quality of the latter, layering the films visual scheme with color and texture .. Paste Magazine
4.0
But if their work to date suggested the studio might be content to remain in its painstakingly ornamented Celtic niche, their latest film puts paid to .. Telegraph
3.8
An Afghan girl defies the Taliban in Breadwinner Photo: GKIDS Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The animated film The Breadwinner is a childre .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
Unfortunately, every time the film cuts to one of these fantasy sequences it loses its hard earned momentum. The Young Folks
4.0
A rare animated film without a shred of sentimentality but bucket loads of heart and soul.
5.0
Anyone who can survive to tell this tale is a gift not only to her family but to the world. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
Being evil is not the same thing as being intelligent or observant. Village Voice
3.8
The script often rises to the poetic, and if its not as magical as The Secret of Kells, what animated film of the past 20 years is Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
While the feature does inspect a particularly brutal time in Afghanistan history (the Taliban era), the story remains committed to arcs of heroism and .. Blu Ray
4.5
(That it was recently nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature should help drum up attendance.)delivers a rich lesson in modern Afghan histor .. Chicago Reader
3.8
his is a deeply felt and unsparingly realistic depiction of Afghanistan at a time of tyrannical rule by religious fundamentalists. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
a well crafted animation whose main character is a budding young woman who will not let anything, not even the Taliban threat of death, from uniting h ..
4.0
Not the most obvious subjects for a family animation, but The Breadwinner tackles them all with devastating economy. The Times
4.0
But its a new departure for the company to engage so robustly with a political subject and to appeal directly to childrens innate sense of justice.The .. The Times
4.0
The film even manages to be uplifting, a small miracle given the darkness of its themes. Independent
4.5
The actors deliver straight faced performances even when the mayhem is at its most ridiculous. Shadows On The Wall
3.5
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
4.5
These sequences bring a deliberately subdued film to life, and pay tribute to the force of storytelling and of tradition that can be outlawed but cant .. The Wrap
5.0
Despite the target audience of its source and the fact that it is an animated feature, The Breadwinner is truly a film for all ages, as deeply serious .. Film Journal
4.4
Nora Twomeys The Breadwinner is a creative and critical piece of animation. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
This parallel parable is stunningly animated, assuming an intricate storybook quality that recalls The Secret of Kells. Az Central
3.8
I admire The Breadwinner despite its being excruciatingly unhappy for a child centric animated film, despite its setting in a fractured far off societ .. Star Tribune
4.5
The Breadwinner, based on the book by Deborah Ellis, may be a cartoon it was one of this years Oscar nominees for Best Animated Film but it is probabl ..
4.4
Nurulla, her kind and loving father, struggles to house and feed his wife and children, especially since he lost a leg in battle.Life under the repres .. Toronto Star
4.5
Many have suggested that animation isnt a genre but rather a tool of storytelling. Film Inquiry
4.5
Intelligent, humane and multi layered, The Breadwinner is a much more substantial film than its central heroic narrative might suggest. Eye For Film
2.0
The Breadwinner thus becomes an empowering story of heroism under duress. The Film Stage
2.5
Breadwinner is a word that long ago lost any connection to its original meaning. Boston Globe
4.0
A fantastical myth, woven through the propulsive main story, serves as a distraction to the characters in their most distressed moments. Story as less .. The Irish Times
3.5
The filmmakers know when to pull back and lighten the mood, and the hand drawn animation is always lovely and expressive. Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
It offers a matter of fact but weighty portrait of the real life chauvinism that storms Parvanas society. Birth Movies Death
4.0
This beautiful and continually surprising film makes us think about what children can and cant bear. Standard
4.0
Theres room for humour, too, especially within the magical stories Parvana narrates, a complementary storyline rendered with breathtaking imagery and .. Now Toronto
3.5
Much like The Florida Project, this film understands that children are always going to be children and cannot resist the urge to play, even under circ .. Maki At The Movies
4.0
A late injection of bitter poignancy, relating to how our heroines elder brother died years previously, lends even greater emotional heft to a film th .. Cine Vue
5.0
The films greatest impact is achieved through its sharp structure which is lovingly assembled by Cork director Nora Twomey. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
The animation style is bold, crisp and unshowy, and serves the modest desert village setting nicely. Lw Lies
4.0
Gorgeous Animated Feature The Breadwinner Follows a Girl Living in Taliban Controlled Afghanistan Its hard not to flash on Boys Keep Swinging when one .. The Stranger
4.0
You cant tell a tale of fanaticisms evil without violence; so violence there is. And pain; and grief; and sharp clawed deprivation. Ft
4.4
This simple, sorrowful story, drawn from Deborah Ellis childrens novel, unfolds with an animated artistry that is nothing short of majestic. Larsen On Film
4.0
The Breadwinner reminds us of this in the most direct and touching way possible. The Sun
2.0
But even more thrilling is their ability to experience the world untethered. Patriot Ledger
4.4
Usually, they are harassed by zealous Taliban acolytes who distrust Nurullah because hes a teacher who doesnt keep his daughter locked up at home. Sltrib
4.5
Sometimes the tale within the tale, about the boy, is hard to follow. Straight
4.0
The combination of such a powerful storyline, inspirational heroine and gorgeous art style will surely see an acknowledgement from the Academy and aud .. One Room With A View
5.0
For all its colour and cuteness, Nora Twomeys beautiful hand drawn world is still very much our own and the realities of life in one of the worlds mos .. The Skinny
4.0
Far from light and frivolous, its a lament for the continuing persecution of women in a land beset by endless conflict, as well as a tribute to those .. The Daily Beast
4.0
That, combined with its gripping human drama, makes it as worthy of your time and attention as any other animation Ive seen in quite a long while; imp .. Alternate Ending
4.5
The Breadwinner is a thoroughly engaging, beautifully told story that will appeal to children and adults alike, and will be a wonderful conversation s .. The Mary Sue
4.5
The dread horror of the Taliban is clearly made manifest, which makes Parvanas journey all the more fraught and riveting to watch. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Its a sobering moment, and Franco, delivering a career best performance, sells it beautifully. Clclt
4.0
But the brave young characters are the most important ingredient. National Post
3.0
Its heart rending stuff, and if youre expecting Mulan style redemption for the plucky Parvana, you may be left disappointed. The National
4.0
Parvanas narrative about the boy and the elephant king is relayed in what seems like an old fashioned cut paper animation style (but is actually digit .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.8
The filmmakers have added a secondary narrative, a fantasy adventure involving a heroic boy and a menacing elephant king. Sf Examiner
4.0
The film is a perfect representation of what an animated film can doshowing life from a different visual perspective. Vue Weekly
4.5
Much of this is accomplished with the films simple animation style. Washington City Paper
4.0
This film within a film is made distinct through a whole new animation style. Film Ireland
4.0
This fantasy parallels the realistic story and is beautifully illustrated and narrated. Film Ireland
3.5
Beautifully animated, its intense, inspiring and further proof that good storytelling is good storytelling regardless of milieu. Richard Crouse
1.0
The Breadwinner takes an animated look at life in Afghanistan under the Taliban. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
2.0
Finally this desert fable is another necessary reminder that animation is a medium rather than a genre. The Film Experience
1.5
This bleakness is its own brand of racism, wherein filmmakers (and viewers) of white Western nations can feel superior to Otherized locales without ex .. Cinema Scope
3.5
Its a fun story, emphasizing family and heritage, and the digital animation is superb. Pgh City Paper
5.0
American families deserve to see this excellent film.The Breadwinneris a visually striking feature with a relatable young heroine; it is as fresh and .. Leonard Mal
3.1
Andmaybe you can see this comingwhile the movie is wonderfully animated and thoroughly admirable in its political content, and while its message about .. Seattle Weekly
4.0
Overall, The Breadwinner is a strong debut for Twomey and a beautifully animated adaptation of Ellis novel. Flick Feast
4.4
All published materials contained herein are owned by their respective authors and cannot be reprinted, either in their entirety or in selection, with .. The Cinema Phile Blog
3.0
The thing I most admire about The Breadwinner is the fact that it doesnt end on a tidy note. I found that commendable. The Lonely Film Critic
4.5
Parvana copes by telling fables of wild animals and quests these sections are dense and vivid, paper cutouts on layered backgrounds, providing cathart .. The Coast
4.5
Often sorrowful and scary, with an ending that uplifts but doesnt quite satisfy, The Breadwinner also succeeds as a resonant coming of age tale that p .. News Ok
5.0
It will be almost impossible but nothing can deter Parvana from the journey she must make. Ncr Online
4.4
The Globes guide to TIFF 2017 movies We watched them and rated them, now you can read all about them which films to catch later, which ones to avoid a .. The Globe And Mail
3.5
Even so, The Breadwinner is a remarkably solid film about perseverance and hardship in a society dominated by those who insist that might makes right.
4.0
Obviously, The Breadwinner speaks to us about the rights of women, but also, and above all, about solidarity and ties when evil is imposed.
3.0
A downbeat drama with elements of inspirational fantasy, The Breadwinner lays out the monstrous injustices of life in a fundamentalist regime (girls h .. Dare Daniel
5.0
Though director Nora Twomeys name may not be well known, devotees of animation will be more than familiar with her background and her credits. Beta La Times
4.4
But as Parvanas tale gradually unspools, its revealed as a kind of invented mythos created to explore the loss of a beloved brother. Cine Gods
2.5
The films strongest appeal is for readers of the series and animation fans. Slj
4.2
This deceptively simple animated feature is a beautiful, tragic but hopeful drama told with inventiveness and sensitivity. Farout Magazine
4.0
The Breadwinner is a film of rare substance it is raw, real, and powerful in its message. Rotoscopers
4.5
An emotionally devastating and intelligent examination of why Afghanistan is gripped by this totalitarian rule of terror. Liquid Marmalade



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