71
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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Village VoiceAaron CutlerVillage VoiceAaron CutlerGebo and the Shadow is a film about concrete, hard, and material things, as well as one about illusions.
- 75Slant MagazineJesse CataldoSlant MagazineJesse CataldoIt defines Manoel de Oliveira's late period, during which his movies have continued to shrink in size and scope while remaining thematically expansive.
- 70The New York TimesA.O. ScottThe New York TimesA.O. ScottMr. Oliveira relishes the formality of conversation, and there is great pleasure to be found in listening to the actors and watching the small adjustments of posture and gesture that accompany their words.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterNeil YoungThe Hollywood ReporterNeil YoungDe Oliveira evokes the suffocating, stultifying confines of the family dwelling all too convincingly, to an extent that requires considerable indulgence and attention from his audience. This investment is duly repaid in the second half.
- 70VarietyBoyd van HoeijVarietyBoyd van HoeijThough perfs and dialogue remain somewhat theatrical, the combined acting prowess of the trio ensures the emotions are heartfelt.