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House of Sand and Fog
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Select Online Film Reviews:
Amazon.Com.: "A dark but moving story of small mistakes that escalate, with tragic necessity, to disaster. -a compelling psychological drama." - Brett Fetzer
E Online: The thriller goes places that you don't expect.
Film Critic.com: House of Sand and Fog constructs a legal and ethical battle between two individuals at conflicting crossroads. How much you buy into it will depend on which of the film’s two antagonists you side with. Are you a compassionate bleeding heart willing to forgive even the most irresponsible and bottomed-out loser? Or are you a strict rule-abider who swears by the letter of the law and is hesitant to play the sympathy card?
Internet Movie Database (IMDb): Site for discussing movies and connecting with other movie viewers.
New York Post: "House of Sand and Fog" is a grim, challenging movie that will amply reward audiences willing to go along with its ride into the dark depths of its characters' souls.
New York Times: Like Antigone, it is the story of two rights adding up to a monstrous wrong....
ReelViews: gripping and unforgettable, one of the best movies of 2003.
USA Today: "It is a fascinating film, handsomely adapted from the book and well directed."
Yahoo Movies!: Links to multiple reviewers.
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