The New YorkerLoktev's staging of the crucial moment is expert; her look at the aftermath is poignant and nuanced, culminating in a noctur...
Wall Street JournalThough the film moves as slowly as its hikers, it demands, and deserves, to be watched closely.
Los Angeles TimesShot on location by cinematographer Inti Briones, Planet is a piece of art even without Bernal and Furstenberg, who are like...
New York PostUnfortunately, Loktev's dry approach to establishing the couple's relationship means its abrupt collapse causes little emoti...
The Boston GlobeLoktev has written and directed with a haunting emphasis on the shortcomings of some interpersonal communication.
San Francisco ChronicleThough it's not without virtues, The Loneliest Planet may try the patience of even the most dedicated lovers of art film.
The Christian Sciene MonitorIn “The Loneliest Planet,” the sensual thrill of being a stranger in a strange land is what propels two young backpackers to...
Chicago Sun-TimesIn "The Loneliest Planet," an engaged couple takes a backpacking hike over the beautiful but rugged trails of the Caucasus M...
Entertainment WeeklyOne of the year's most original and emotionally profound movies masquerades as the tiny story of a young couple who take a b...
Film School RejectsInteresting conflict is neglected in favor of ineffective drama and exaggerated feminist slant; narrative minimalism at its...
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Partial Film Information
Director: Julia Loktev
Writer: Julia Loktev
Studio: IFC Films
Cast: Gael García Bernal, Hani Furstenberg, Bidzina Gujabidze
Release: October 26, 2012
Writer: Julia Loktev
Studio: IFC Films
Cast: Gael García Bernal, Hani Furstenberg, Bidzina Gujabidze
Release: October 26, 2012
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