The Arbor
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Portrayal of the late Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar.

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Jam! Movies - 10/10 by Liz BraunRegardless of which aspects of the film catch your attention, you can prepare to be heartbroken by what you see.
Uncut Magazine [UK] - 10/10 by Jonathan RomneyRevealing, moving and entirely individual.
Critic's Notebook - 10/10 by Martin TsaiMs. Barnard illustrates in heartbreaking fashion how the cycle of familial neglect, low self-esteem and self destruction completely ruined lives that were once so full of promise.
New Yorker - 10/10 by Anthony LaneBarnard's boldest move is to unveil the irresponsible chaos of the playwright's private life, and to make us wonder if the art was worth the suffering, after all.
LarsenOnFilm - 9/10 by Josh Larsen...riveting stuff, all the more so since it's "real."
indieWire - 9/10 by Eric KohnThe cumulative impact of The Arbor is one of claustrophobia; at times, the endlessly downbeat adventures of Dunbar and her offspring grow almost unbearably morose.
What Culture - 9/10 by Mike EdwardsThis film, which may seem like a niche-interest documentary at first glance, is rich in structural and stylistic innovation of great importance to the genre.
About.com - 9/10 by Jennifer MerinA fascinating montage of reality and reenactment that reveals the inner truths of Andrea Dunbar's life and work, shows living conditions of the working poor in northern England, and gives rise to contemplation of the importance of artistic expression.
Reeling Reviews - 8/10 by Laura CliffordThe format suggests such films as "Synechdoche, New York" or "American Splendor," but Barnard has gone beyond them, also instilling a theatrical element befitting her subject.
Boxoffice Magazine - 8/10 by Matthew NestelAndrea Dunbar's portrait here is unforgiving; comparable to Joan Crawford in "Mommy Dearest" or Tobias Wolff's brass-knuckled dad in "This Boy's Life."

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