Amerikatsi
Variance Films | Release Date: September 8, 2023 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
62
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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80
Screen DailyNikki BaughanJan 11, 2024
This charming story . . . has a deft, audience-friendly lightness of touch, focusing on Armenia’s people rather than its difficult history. Nevertheless, it firmly makes its points about displacement, cultural cleansing and the difficulties of returning home. Read full review
80
VarietySiddhant AdlakhaJan 5, 2024
Eventually, the two opposing modes of visual storytelling at its core (one distinctly intimate, the other distant and observational) come into explosive contact like matter and antimatter, as the idea of art metaphorically gazing back at its viewer takes distinctly literal form. Read full review
80
Film ThreatAlan NgSep 7, 2023
In Amerikatsi, Michael Goorjian channels his inner Roberto Begnini and even Charlie Chaplin to bring humor and levity to a solemn subject. But the best part is he shines a light on the Armenian people and their resurgence to re-establish their culture after great tragedy. Read full review
60
The New York TimesNicolas RapoldSep 7, 2023
It’s an intriguing scenario, though not always played out skillfully. For better and worse, we feel Charlie’s confinement fully, as he watches another’s life go by and yearns for a proper home of his own. Read full review
60
CineVueChristopher MachellNov 16, 2022
As a fable Amerikatsi hits the big emotional notes: it’s an American tale in reverse, told sincerely and personally. Sentimental, yes, simplistic too, but also honest and even affirming. Read full review
42
The Film StageAlistair RyderSep 7, 2023
It does a disservice to what should be an intriguing story, but unfortunately Amerikatsi contorts itself too hard to fit the mold of a stereotypical crowd-pleaser to satisfy as a historical drama. Read full review
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