Reviews
"Strikes like a bolt of lightning out of nowhere ... deeply personal and completely compelling. Writer-director Francesco Lucente pulls no punches ... The portrayals of Jamie Draven and 9-year-old Grace Fulton can stand alongside the year's best."
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Download PDF"A War Hero's Terror, Tragedy and Rescue"
Matt Zoller Seitz, New York Times
Read More | Download PDF"'Badland' succeeds where rest of bandwagon has failed"
Justin Spees, NYU News
Read the full review | Download PDF"'Badland' gives a glimpse into the life after the war"
Melissa Mills, CSUN Daily Sundial
Read the full review | Download PDF"War Ravages the Soul"
Megha Pakhiddey, The Knight News
Read the full review | Download PDF"Indie feature and short films make a mark"
RottenTomatoes.com: The Vine Film Showcase
Read the full review | Download PDF"The most intense I've seen since FULL METAL JACKET"
Hits Magazine via Taxi Transmitter
Read the full review | Download PDF"'Badland' is like a post 9/11 Best Years Of Our Lives."
Eric Monder, Film Journal International
Read More | Download PDF"It is a strong, absorbing, impressive, involving work ... Grace Fulton is a marvel as Celina."
William Wolf, WolfEntertainmentGuide.com
Read More | Download PDF"Badland is a haunting film about the tragic repercussions of the Iraq War. Strong performances and eloquent cinematography enhance the story."
Stephen Farber, Hollywood Life
"An engrossing film... UK Actor Jamie Draven evokes memories of the classic performance of Robert Mitchum in "Night of the Hunter." Grace Fulton is marvelous."
Stuart Lee, WNYX-TV
Movie Review #5 - Badland
Paloma Nakana, LiveJournal
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