War Story
July 2014
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Sheri Linden
For much of the early going it's the burdened physicality that Keener brings to the role that tells us everything we need to know.
Scott Foundas
Jackson's spare, quietly powerful sophomore feature demonstrates an impressive control of mood and tone and the ability to tell a story largely without words.
Christy Lemire
There's minimalist filmmaking that's quietly intriguing, and then there's emotional detachment that's stultifying to the point of being nap-inducing. War Story falls into the latter category.
Tomas Hachard
In Keener's hands, the collapse feels urgent but not unhinged, and Lee's trajectory from steely and determined to openly distraught lends an otherwise meandering film a strong core.
Elizabeth Weitzman
Catherine Keener rarely gets the chance to grab the spotlight all for herself. That makes this turgid drama especially disappointing.
Jesse Hassenger
So often does Catherine Keener play snappish or smart-mouthed characters that it's startling to see her behaving so tired and ragged throughout much of War Story.
Critic reviews
Sheri Linden
For much of the early going it's the burdened physicality that Keener brings to the role that tells us everything we need to know.
Scott Foundas
Jackson's spare, quietly powerful sophomore feature demonstrates an impressive control of mood and tone and the ability to tell a story largely without words.
Christy Lemire
There's minimalist filmmaking that's quietly intriguing, and then there's emotional detachment that's stultifying to the point of being nap-inducing. War Story falls into the latter category.
Tomas Hachard
In Keener's hands, the collapse feels urgent but not unhinged, and Lee's trajectory from steely and determined to openly distraught lends an otherwise meandering film a strong core.
Elizabeth Weitzman
Catherine Keener rarely gets the chance to grab the spotlight all for herself. That makes this turgid drama especially disappointing.
Jesse Hassenger
So often does Catherine Keener play snappish or smart-mouthed characters that it's startling to see her behaving so tired and ragged throughout much of War Story.
Cast and credits
Actors | Catherine Keener, Ben Kingsley, Hafsia Herzi |
Producers | Kristin Gore, Catherine Keener, Amy Lo, Scott Macaulay, Matt Ratner, Adele Romanski, Alex G. Scott, Brad Tuckman, Shona Tuckman |
Director | Mark Jackson |
Writers | Mark Jackson, Kristin Gore |
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Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
89 minutes
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