Here are review links for this film submitted by our members:
- Laura Clifford @ Reeling Reviews
- Excerpt: “Beanpole’s” most distinctive element is its use of color, Sergey Ivanov’s production design limiting its spectrum to the brilliant greens symbolizing life, rich golden ochers and muted reds.
- [New] | Jared Mobarak @ JaredMobarak.com
- Excerpt: They’re caught in a reactionary series of events that pushes them to go against every fiber of their beings if it means not becoming trapped in a corner alone.
- Jonathan Richards @ santafenewmexican.com
- Excerpt: The film explores death, blackmail, betrayal, catastrophic injury, illness, and women’s struggle to survive as second-class citizens in the course and aftermath of war. These are the grim veins mined in a powerful film that will compel your attention even as you fight the urge to turn away.
- Rene Sanchez @ Cine Sin Fronteras [Spanish]
- Excerpt: Beanpole es un crudo y complejo drama que observa el costo de la guerra a través de la afligida mirada de un par de mujeres que buscan rehacer su vida y encontrar un poco de esperanza en medio de la tragedia.
- Ron Wilkinson @ itsjustmovies.com
- Excerpt: An explosive look at the horrors of war grounded by great performances from every person on the screen.
- [New] | Bavner Donaldo @ Cinejour [Indonesian]
