Critical Reception
Reviews of the film were highly positive. The film received an 81% "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 168 reviews, and a score of 70/100 on Metacritic, based on 35 reviews.
While the residents of Odessa held a negative reception of the book, the residents anticipated the release of the film.
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