Fanning is a child actor with a grown-up soul, and every move, every breath, seems mysteriously right.
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The Hollywood ReporterJames Greenberg
The Hollywood ReporterJames Greenberg
In spite of a few missteps, the cumulative impact of the film is undeniable.
50
Village Voice
Village Voice
In the wake of the inadvertent betrayal that leads to her now-notorious rape (a sequence that, ironically, seems to have lost the horrific impact it needs), the film turns listless.
A failure on pretty much every level, Hounddog would never have been known beyond Park City had it not been for the notoriety surrounding the rape scene.
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Premiere
Premiere
It was received at Sundance 2007 with a resounding thud. Not because of this controversial rape scene, but because, well, it just wasn't good. Unfortunately, even with over a year of rejiggering, it's still not good.
30
Film Threat
Film Threat
Overall, director Deborah Kempmeir mistakes ominous and depressing for deep and meaningful, a misfire that undermines the effect it tries to achieve.
30
VarietyTodd McCarthy
VarietyTodd McCarthy
An indigestible gumbo of Southern Gothic ingredients seasoned with snake oil, biblical hash and thoroughly unpalatable spice.
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Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Fanning is remarkably collected and even dignified. As for the rest of the gang, they ought to be returned to sender.