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(1 - 16) of 16 OFCS Rating: 63% Fresh Page   1   3.5/5 "inarguably Kaufman Lite, but I'm not sure if that's something to bemoan"   Filmcritic.com   Chris Cabin C- "High on concept, but low on execution writer/director Sophie Barthes' gray comedy of post modern, existential panic never finds its balance before falling off the same kind of narrative wire that "Being John Malkovich" danced effortlessly on."   ColeSmithey.com   Cole Smithey B- "A high-concept Russian flavored black comedy."   Ozus' World Movie Reviews   Dennis Schwartz A- "The easiest, and laziest, way to describe the new movie "Cold Souls" is to compare it to "Being John Malkovich.""   FilmJerk.com   Edward Havens C+ "While [it] has a certain quirky charm--mostly due to its star--the overall effect is rather pallid."   One Guy's Opinion   Frank Swietek 5/5 "An engrossing surreal comedy that takes an inventive look at soul, dreams, emotions, and the emptiness of a life devoid of meaning."   Spirituality and Practice   Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat 3/4 "For those who like comedies that derive humor through absurd situations and dialogue rather than through more lowbrow methods, this film is worth taking a chance on."   ReelViews   James Berardinelli "Cold Souls is a beautifully shot film, and it also becomes more than a little bit moving."   Cinematical   James Rocchi 3.5/5 "High concept, interesting, and well-performed, but ironically soulless. I enjoyed the journey we went on with Paul, but it had some intangible thing lacking."   Cinerina   Karina Montgomery C "...plays like "The Golden Compass" without the depth crossed with "Being John Malkovich" with far less wit."   Reeling Reviews   Laura Clifford "Giamatti's usual character%u2014at least, the one that Cold Souls wishes to exploit%u2014is paper-thin, working better on the periphery than in the center of the narrative."   Reverse Shot   Leo Goldsmith 5/10 "The first half is inventive, but the film really loses steam in the second half. Too many technical problems went unsolved in bringing this story to the screen."   rec.arts.movies.reviews   Mark R. Leeper 2/4 "Cold Souls is a skillfully shot, well-acted, thoroughly unconvincing, and unaffecting put-on."   Slant Magazine   Nick Schager 4/5 "Like a collision of Charlie Kaufman and Woody Allen, this dark comedy is a surreal gem, astutely examining the issue of identity. And it gives the cast, especially Giamatti, terrific characters to sink their teeth into."   Shadows on the Wall   Rich Cline 8/10 "A very engaging and civilized comedy that combines a great story with spirited acting and an undercurrent of criticism about the brave new world of medicine."   Monsters and Critics   Ron Wilkinson "Click here tosee review"   Wolf Entertainment Guide   William Wolf  (1 - 16) of 16 OFCS Rating: 63% Fresh Page   1