5 to 7
IFC Films | Release Date: April 3, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
52
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Mixed or average reviews based on 20 Critic Reviews
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9
Mixed:
8
Negative:
3
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88
New York PostKyle SmithApr 1, 2015
Proving it’s still possible to stick to the broad contours of “The Graduate” story and come up with something brightly endearing, 5 to 7 is a memorable directorial debut for “Mad Men” writer Victor Levin. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleApr 9, 2015
The role of Arielle was originally supposed to go to Diane Kruger, whose tough-minded realism would have been interesting here. But Marlohe, earthier yet more ethereal, is ideal. Read full review
75
ObserverRex ReedApr 1, 2015
From this less than enchanting excuse for a feature-length movie comes 5 to 7, featuring delicious performances, extremely witty dialogue without the customary Hollywood television punch lines, a convincing believability quotient, and some beautiful cameos, especially by Glenn Close and Frank Langella as Mr. Yelchin’s disapproving but modern, adaptable parents. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeFeb 6, 2015
Sumptuous and romantic in an attractively old-fashioned way despite a hitch designed to give some contemporary American idealists pause -- the writer's lover is married, with no interest in divorce -- the film satisfies in a wholly commercial way. Read full review
70
VarietyPeter DebrugeFeb 6, 2015
Courageously sentimental in an age of irony, Victor Levin’s refreshingly articulate 5 to 7 delivers romance of the sort thought lost since the days of Audrey Hepburn, for those who appreciate such finery. Read full review
67
Entertainment WeeklyChris NashawatyApr 2, 2015
While the film has an undeniably sexy glow, it’s too earnest and sappy by half. Fortunately, Frank Langella and Glenn Close drop by as Brian’s disapproving parents. Read full review
63
Philadelphia InquirerMolly EichelApr 24, 2015
A small, dreamy romance. Read full review
63
Boston GlobePeter KeoughApr 23, 2015
The film at times genuinely touches on the bittersweet magic of first love. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineChristopher GrayMar 30, 2015
Ironically, the Victor Levin film's mildness turns out to be its most engaging quality. Read full review
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