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‘Company’ Review: Casey Affleck’s Latest Directorial Effort Isn’t What It Initially Appears to Be, but Isn’t Very Interesting Either Way
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The film 'Company' is a nested story that takes over an hour to reveal its genre, leading to diminishing returns.
The movie is considered less assured than Affleck's debut 'Light of My Life' and features a ludicrous twist that adds no urgency to the proceedings.
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- Casey Affleck's 'Company' is a slow-burning film
- The film's genre is not immediately clear
- The film is less effective than Affleck's debut
- The movie lacks tension and urgency
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- Further reviews and analysis of the film
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The film's performance may impact Affleck's future projects
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- Sep 9Variety: Though it emerges unexpectedly as a genre film, Casey Affleck's 'Company' is a plodding oddity that will be a hard sell to audiences.
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