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Mysterious Skin (2005) Rank 4 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Mysterious Skin (2005) a score of 2.9186 out of 4
based on (29) reviews
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Excellent
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Very Good
3
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(18)
Good
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(5)
Fair
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Poor
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Reviews by Score:
Mysterious Skin (2005) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for The New York Times (A.O. Scott)The New York Times (A.O. Scott)
A gorgeous, heartbreaking and utterly convincing work of art. ...read the complete Mysterious Skin movie review at The New York Times (A.O. Scott)
Mysterious Skin (2005) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Newsweek (David Ansen)Newsweek (David Ansen)
Explores both prepubescent and teen sexuality with an honesty that may make some people uncomfortable, which is a sign of its potency, and a badge of honor. ...read the complete Mysterious Skin movie review at Newsweek (David Ansen)
Mysterious Skin (2005) scores a combined 3.56 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
The film's content is adult – and for the first time in Araki's career, so is the director. ...read the complete Mysterious Skin movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
Mysterious Skin (2005) scores a combined 3.52 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
At once the most harrowing and, strangely, the most touching film I have seen about child abuse. ...read the complete Mysterious Skin movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Mysterious Skin (2005) scores a combined 3.52 out of 4 stars for New York Post (Lou Lumenick)New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
Not for the squeamish, but it is a beautifully crafted and thoughtful film that genuinely provokes. ...read the complete Mysterious Skin movie review at New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
 
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Overall Rating:
2.6618
Mysterious Skin (2005) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
Avg Critic Score:
2.9186
Mysterious Skin (2005) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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