Babí léto
First Look International | Release Date: August 22, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Critic Reviews
Positive:
12
Mixed:
2
Negative:
1
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91
Seattle Post-IntelligencerBill White
A proud and optimistic testament to the youthful spirit of seniors who refuse to let such a trifle as their failed lives get in the way of a bit of fun. Read full review
90
Dallas ObserverBill Gallo
The bittersweet charm of this extraordinary film is trumped only by its wisdom. Without resorting to schmaltz or sticky pathos, director Vladimír Michálek (a child of 49) fashions an allegory about aging, friendship and love that equals (and often surpasses) the best American movies on those tricky subjects, from "Cocoon" to "On Golden Pond." Read full review
80
The New York TimesStephen Holden
Mr. Brodsky's final screen performance in one of his richest roles finds overlapping layers of humor and pathos. Read full review
80
VarietyEddie Cockrell
The trio is so individually and collectively charismatic that the film eventually neglects fully fleshed-out narrative in favor of sublime characterization. Read full review
80
Washington PostDesson Thomson
Though the story line seems grim at times, it's always made lighter by Brodsky's gentle, often hilarious presence. Read full review
75
ReelViewsJames Berardinelli
The film will almost certainly speak most strongly to those viewers whose age approximates those of the characters, but the narrative and performances are strong enough to involve anyone who gives this motion picture a chance. Read full review
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
The result is a charming mix of Walter Mitty and "About Schmidt." Read full review
75
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Brodsky's last film before his death is a moving tribute to his career. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeTy Burr
This wistfully charming slice-of-life comedy celebrates an elderly man defiantly thumbing his nose at old age. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleWalter Addiego
Gains depth from subtle dark humor and a few genuinely emotional moments Read full review
70
Village VoiceDavid Ng
The reconciliatory finale comes with a sad footnote: Czech New Wave veteran Brodsky killed himself shortly after the film was released in his native country –- an eerie rebuke to the movie's spunky and life-affirming vision of old age. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Warm and thoughtful tale. Read full review
50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Provides a compassionate look at problems of old age that Hollywood rarely bothers to treat seriously. Read full review
50
Miami HeraldMarta Barber
Despite Fanda's shenanigans, and many are out-loud funny, Autumn Spring is not that uplifting though it isn't a downer, either. It's more an ode to friendship and marriage. Read full review
30
The A.V. ClubKeith Phipps
A mud bath of sentiment, strained speechifying, and gloppy music. Read full review
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