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Gold Minersnew
A fictionalized account of the 1984 court case that revolutionized sexual harassment law and exposed the misogyny of Minnesota’s mining industry, this must-see drama is marked by understated, focused direction and assured performances.
Jackson Free Press |
Paul Dearing |
10-27-2005 |
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Tags: Niki Caro, North Country
Miner's Daughternew
Charlize Theron stars in this fictionalized, rousing, but nevertheless predictable account of the first class-action sexual discrimination suit.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
10-20-2005 |
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Tags: Niki Caro, North Country
Improper Conductnew
North Country is a powerful film about sexual harassment. Charlize Theron is Oscar-worthy in her role.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
10-20-2005 |
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Tags: Niki Caro, North Country
Character Deferences
Set in Minnesota's Iron Range as Anita Hill testifies against Clarence Thomas on TV, North Country is a new Warner Bros. movie in the spirit of the old. It's based on one woman miner's crusade to be treated with decency.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
10-20-2005 |
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Enemy Minesnew
Good filmmaking and bad conspire in the ultimately affecting sexual-harassment saga North Country.
Baltimore City Paper |
Ian Grey |
10-20-2005 |
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Tags: Niki Caro, North Country
This Whole Courtroom Drama's Out Of Order!
An Oscar-baiting tale of the country's first class-action sexual harassment suit goes from gritty to squishy on the stand.
Columbus Alive |
Melissa Starker |
10-20-2005 |
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Tags: North Country, Nikki Caro
Actress Gets Down and Dirtynew
The film begins on a downbeat note and only spirals deeper into the muck, though it's engrossing, socially relevant mud-boggling all the way.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
10-20-2005 |
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Tags: Niki Caro, North Country
Taking Issue
North Country’s stylish filmmaking can’t overcome emphasis on a societal ill.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
10-14-2005 |
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Tags: Niki Caro, North Country
