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- Argentine director Pablo Trapero fashions a gripping, fast-paced story.
- 67The PlaylistThe PlaylistPablo Trapero’s White Elephant is a smartly acted, beautifully scored, often bracingly directed film of good intentions and big ambition. Yet it can only be called a modest success, and, in light of how strong some of its individual elements are, even a slight disappointment.
- 60The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawFor all the competence and strength of Trapero's direction, the film is not as powerful as it might have been.
- 60Total FilmTom DawsonTotal FilmTom DawsonWriter/director Trapero arguably crams too much into the film’s running time, but potent turns and Michael Nyman’s yearning score are among the compensations.
- 60Time Out LondonDave CalhounTime Out LondonDave CalhounThematically, White Elephant is a vague animal and its true interest never truly comes into focus.