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3.00*
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Alive and kicking
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A fine documentary that does justice to both of its leads. There's some narrative trickery that may feel a little overdone, but it also gives the documentary a little extra stretch, so it doesn't become too one-dimensional. A slightly shorter runtime would've been welcome though, as some parts do lag. The setup is interesting, as victim and criminal grow closer together and find common ground. The parts with the painter's boyfriend feel superfluous and the structure of the docu is a bit manipulative, but the bond between the two leads is golden and it's fun seeing their relationship grow, even when it's far from a perfect coupling. Read all