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North Country (2005)

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All Time

of 190,171

2,092

2000's

of 34,040

608

2005

of 10,786

74
Drama
- Drama All Time
  
  of 38,017
  
  1,150
  
  Drama of 2005
  
  of 1,784
  
  40
  
  Drama of the 2000's
  
  of 9,667
  
  349

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North Country (2005) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars

Overall Rating:2.8672

Avg Critic Score:2.8247

North Country (2005) Movie Reviews

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Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

After Josey Aimes takes her kids and walks out on the boyfriend who beats her, she doesn't find a lot of sympathy back at home. "He caught you with another man? That's why he laid hands on you?" asks her father. ...read the complete North Country movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

After "Monster," here is another extraordinary role from an actress [Theron] who has the beauty of a fashion model but has found resources within herself for these powerful roles about unglamorous women in the world of men. ...read the complete North Country movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

In the tradition of Norma Rae and Silkwood, North Country is the story of one woman's struggle against an inflexible corporation. Despite some third-act flaws that weaken the conclusion, North Country does what it sets out to do: inspire and uplift. ...read the complete North Country movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Stirring and emotionally forceful. ...read the complete North Country movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

No review available ...read the complete North Country movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

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Denver Post (Michael Booth)

North Country is a relentlessly discomforting movie. Nowhere does it let you settle into the lush cushions of a typical Hollywood entertainment...read the complete North Country (2005) review at Denver Post (Michael Booth)

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Steve Rhodes <Steve.Rhodes@internetreviews.com>

Even with a stellar lead performance byCharlize Theron,North Countryis a movie ultimately unable to overcome a trifurcated split personality that makes it part earnest issue movie, part effective family drama, and part opportunity for a number of...read the complete North Country (2005) review at Steve Rhodes <Steve.Rhodes@internetreviews.com>

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IGN Movies (Eric Goldman)

North Country centers on Theron's work, and she is truly wonderful start to finish....read the complete North Country (2005) review at IGN Movies (Eric Goldman)

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Newsday (Jan Stuart)

This is nuance-free moviemaking, a drama about mine-workers with barely a glimpse of what the work entails....read the complete North Country (2005) review at Newsday (Jan Stuart)

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