“A predictable and uncomfortable ride that isn’t much fun from top to bottom.”
“Mike Leigh’s simple and bittersweet narrative wears its heart on its sleeve.”
“A high-energy popcorn flick that feels like it was pulled straight out of the 70s.”
“Dull philosophical dialogue and a cast of characters devoid of any real insight.”
“Unfortunate…a rom-com that mistakes a little fun between the sheets with edge.”
“Only able to muster the usual fanfare that makes some action movies so ordinary.”
“Has a major identity crisis…impossible to remedy with such a misguided script.”
“Needs to be nudged away from the melodramatic elements it uses as a crutch.”
“Captures a mother’s anguish and also fleshes out sensitivity, bitterness, and humor.”
“Emphasizes the dysfunctional interaction between its emotionally depleted characters.”
“Takes a broad approach to religion in favor of supernatural mumbo jumbo.”
“Colin Firth is mesmerizing…brings to life this fascinating footnote in British history.”