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Release Date: 2009 Cast: Kevin McDonald, Will Sasso, Mark Rendall, Patrick Gilmore, Sheila McCarthy, Luke Camilleri, Eugene Lipinski, Ali Liebert, Emily Holmes, Cristin Milioti, Paul Herbert
Categories: Movies, Romantic comedy, Comedy, Romance Film, Comedy-drama, Indie Year of the Carnivore is a 2009 Canadian romantic comedy about a grocery store detective with a crush on a boy who rejects her because she has too little sexual experience.
Year of the Carnivore is Sook-Yin Lee's feature directorial debut and it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival as a Canada First selection.
The promotional poster was designed by Chester Brown, with whom Lee has remained close friends after their four-year relationship ended in 1996.
Upon its release in Canada, Year of the Carnivore has received mostly positive yet polarized reviews.
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Year of the Carnivore is a 2009 Canadian romantic comedy about a grocery store detective with a crush on a boy who rejects her because she has too little sexual experience.
Year of the Carnivore is Sook-Yin Lee's feature directorial debut and it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival as a Canada First selection.
The promotional poster was designed by Chester Brown, with whom Lee has remained close friends after their four-year relationship ended in 1996.
Upon its release in Canada, Year of the Carnivore has received mostly positive yet polarized reviews.
Exclaim Magazine's Robert Bell wrote:
"Those that do get it will find much to laugh about...Lee has crafted a film of undeniable uniqueness that, aptly enough, seems exactly like the sort of thing she would make, which may be used as an insult by some and a high compliment by others."
CTV Movie reviewer Richard Crouse gave it a 4/5 stars: "Sammy’s search for meaning in her life is heartfelt and compelling. Milioti leads the strong cast in a performance that radiates vulnerability and humor."
Melora Koepke of Montreal's The Hour Magazine wrote: "Lee's inimitable film/sex sensibilities make Year of the Carnivore as LESS
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