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It's a bit like watching a weaker version of Crash, with fewer coincidences.
John McMurtrie, San Francisco Chronicle
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American Gun
Overview
Seemingly disparate portraits of people -- among them a single mother, a high school principal, and an ace student -- Distinctly American -- all affected by the proliferation of guns in American society.
Director and cast
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39%
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Rotten
The guns seem to have been shoved in various characters' pockets as afterthought, and Avelino's interlocking stories never click.
Michael Booth, Denver Post
Fresh
[Avelino] shows an almost tender restraint in his story-telling, not pounding us with a message but simply looking steadily at how guns have made these lives difficult.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh
While not a perfect movie by any means -- a few scenes feel forced -- there is plenty to recommend it, even beyond the truly great performances.
Jessica Reaves, Chicago Tribune
Fresh
It's so well done.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
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