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Reservation Road

Overview

Genre :

Drama, Thriller

Release Date :

October 19, 2007 (Limited)

MPAA Rating :

R

Director :

Terry George

Starring :

Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Connelly, Mira Sorvino, Elle Fanning, Antoni Corone, John Slattery, John Rothman, Linda Dano, Armin Amiri

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Nothing's perfect, but it's worth seeing.    Readers  5 of 5 [Rate It]

2 of 4

“..Instead of plunging us into the uncomfortable depths of uncontrollable trauma, Reservation Road offers dull comfort through tidy convention..”
by Geoff Pevere [Toronto Star]
2.5 of 4

“..a well-intentioned, well-acted but structurally flawed film..”
by Claudia Puig [USA Today]
2 of 4

“..a movie that aims for tragedy but stalls at soap opera..”
by Peter Travers [Rolling Stone]
2.5 of 4

“..A joyless thriller that accomplishes the feat of being both overcooked and underdeveloped..”
by Warren Curry [Entertainment Insiders]
2.5 of 4

“..a flawed presentation of compelling material and intriguing characters..”
by James Berardinelli [ReelViews]
2 of 4
Reviewed by Liam Lacey [Globe and Mail]
2 of 4
Reviewed by Wesley Morris [Boston Globe]
2 of 5
Reviewed by Chris Cabin [Filmcritic.com]
Reviewed by Manohla Dargis [NY Times]

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