A Silent Love
Release Date: October 29, 2004 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
62
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
L.A. WeeklyScott Foundas
All three actors are more than up to the challenge, particularly the radiant Salazar, who feasts upon that rare gift of a role that allows an actress the wrong side of 40 to be funny, sexy and vital without apologizing. Read full review
70
VarietyScott Foundas
Largely plays down the ethnic stereotyping to deliver a carefully observed, fundamentally human roundelay about the wonders and horrors of looking for someone to love. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
Its charms sneak up on you because of the nuanced performances of Burton, Bauche and particularly Salazar. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleMarjorie Baumgarten
Puts an unusual spin on some of the clichés of the romantic comedy. Read full review
63
New York PostV.A. Musetto
Manages to entertain while saying something about loneliness and culture shock. Read full review
63
New York Daily NewsRobert Dominguez
Strong, subtle performances elevate A Silent Love, a slow-moving drama about an unlikely love triangle from first-time director Federico Hidalgo. Read full review
60
The New York TimesStephen Holden
Ultimately, A Silent Love transcends its problem-play situation to ponder how the best laid plans for an arranged marriage are no match against the vicissitudes of passion in a romantically besotted culture. Read full review
50
Village VoiceBen Kenigsberg
The movie can't resist putting its key points in italics, but it maintains a refreshingly unsentimental trajectory. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Robles and Hidalgo ring enough changes on a stock situation that you're never sure where it's going. Read full review
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