Trash 2014

Sara Stewart, New York Post: Comparisons to "Slumdog Millionaire" are inevitable, but the kinetic "Trash" has a rhythm all its own. Read more

Jay Weissberg, Variety: Cavils melt before the 1,000-watt charms of Tevis, Luis and Weinstein, all non-pros whose joy before the camera, and in each others' company, transcends the more standard elements in the material. Read more

Noel Murray, AV Club: Trash gets hung up on the "teaching" part-looking to inform the well-off about the struggles of Rio slum-dwellers-and for too long forgets that Mulligan's novel provided a pretty good plot. Read more

Entertainment Weekly: A diverting two hours, and an excellent reminder of the wide world of stories out there waiting to be told. Read more

Jordan Mintzer, Hollywood Reporter: There's no doubting a certain passion among crew and cast, most notably the trio of native youngsters whose antics provide a solid level of action-packed dramedy. Read more

Michael Rechtshaffen, Los Angeles Times: An intensive, propulsive political thriller representing a tautly executed return to form for director Stephen Daldry. Read more

Stephen Holden, New York Times: I left the screening having almost fainted from sugar shock. Read more

Cath Clarke, Time Out: Forget about three years at Rada - these boys are the real deal. Read more