A Five Star Life
Music Box Films | Release Date: July 18, 2014 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
51
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Mixed or average reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
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6
Mixed:
7
Negative:
1
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75
Portland OregonianMarc MohanSep 4, 2014
It's not a five star film, but it's no Motel 6 either. Read full review
75
Philadelphia InquirerSteven ReaAug 15, 2014
Filmmaker Maria Sole Tognazzi is going for a quiet, thoughtful character study: a modern woman, sure of herself, but still trying to come to terms with her place in the world. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comOdie HendersonJul 18, 2014
A Five Star Life shows something not often seen in American cinema, at least in films that aren’t police procedurals: It shows an ordinary citizen doing her job. Read full review
70
Arizona RepublicRandy CordovaAug 21, 2014
Granted, all the fine elements don't add up to make the deepest or most compelling film. Instead, it's a series of self-contained scenes that don't always hang together as a whole. But like a good hotel, there are enough comforts to make the stay worthwhile. Read full review
70
The DissolveJen ChaneyJul 16, 2014
A Five Star Life steers away from pat answers and stereotypically Hollywood conclusions, a narrative direction that’s all the more refreshing with a woman in the lead role. But in its second half, Tognazzi’s movie derails as it starts trying to hammer home its points with too much force. Read full review
63
Washington PostMichael O'SullivanJul 31, 2014
The final destination of A Five Star Life is well worth the wait, but the service is so slow that some viewers may check out early. Read full review
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