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IMDb rating 7.4
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Critic rating 8.2

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Critic David Parkinson
rated 8

...this Palme d’Or-winning confirmation of the world’s cruelty remains unflinchingly powerful.

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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

Having made a universe that has set this creature Bruno into motion, God (and we) look to see what he will do. Bruno has little intellectual capital and a limited imagination.

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Critic Noel Murray
rated 8

...a typically harrowing Dardenne brothers slice-of-life film evolves into something like an action movie, complete with a car chase.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Søren Langelund
rated 7

...en åben og dejligt krævende oplevelse.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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"When a young couple's newborn baby becomes a source of income, their desperate circumstances lead to a heart-wrenching decision. But as the consequences of their actions unfold, they must confront the harsh realities of their lives and the true cost of love and redemption." This description highlights the central conflict of the movie - the couple's struggle to survive and the choice they make to sell their baby - and hints at the emotional toll it takes on them. It also implies that the movie will explore themes of love, redemption, and the harsh realities of life. Overall, it's a concise and compelling summary that should pique the reader's interest and encourage them to watch the movie.

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