partially inspired by the Amanda Knox trial, but mostly a strangely affecting family drama.. the film totters uneasily between the two modes over the course of 140 minutes, never quite finding its footing
Matt Damon's new film has a stirring mix of brutality and sweetness that's an audience-pleaser; This is no swooning epic but it does hit some stirring emotional notes
a sweet, lo-fi look at family found and chosen. Matt Damon has a winning rapport with Camille Cottin and Lilou Slauvaud, who both give bright, winsome performances
"Stillwater" mashes up quest-for-justice, father-daughter dramatics, fortysomething romance and mid-life introspection for a refreshingly adult drama. It doesn't coalesce completely, but Matt Damon and Camille Cottin keep it engaging
"Stillwater" is a stale disappointment; There's a lot of talent here - so what went wrong? There are huge emotional stakes here and questions that are not addressed or answered
by Ed Potton [Times (UK) ]
by Jo-Ann Titmarsh [HeyUGuys ]
