IndieWire
No matter how muddled it gets by the end, One Second also boasts... a delicious and deeply layered sense of irony.
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One Second
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Variety
Despite censorship, Zhang Yimou's tale of the power of cinema has a gorgeous eye, a droll sense of humor and a big, full celluloid heart.
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Slant Magazine
Zhang's signature flair is evident in his robust, evocative staging of a small community working together toward a common goal.
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Film Threat
Yes, stories like this have been told before, but there’s an earnest, sweet charm to it all that really works.
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Screen Daily
It’s testament to Zhang’s consummate craftsmanship that the released version is an emotionally satisfying celebration of how cinema is experienced...
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