Canvas
Screen Media Films | Release Date: October 12, 2007 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
67
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
9
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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80
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
This autobiographical tale of a 10-year-old boy coping with his mother's severe illness boasts terrific performances from its three leads -- Joe Pantoliano, Marcia Gay Harden and young Devon Gearhart. Read full review
80
VarietyJohn Anderson
First-rate performances, an uncompromising point of view and a fresh take on a well-worn movie subject -- madness. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Marcia Gay Harden finds a fine balance between madness and the temptations of overacting. Yes, she runs wild sometimes, but always as a human being, not as a caricature. Read full review
75
New York PostLou Lumenick
Harden and Pantoliano (especially) can be two of the most over-the-top performers in the business, but they don't strike a false note in Canvas - and neither does this heartbreaking movie. Read full review
70
Village VoiceAaron Hillis
Greco's sincerity is so palpable that the frequent uplift feels deserved, but with just-passable filmmaking and the demeaning score, Canvas falls somewhere between powerful indie and made-for-TV diversion. Read full review
70
The New York TimesStephen Holden
A movie that rings emotionally true, despite structural contrivances and dim, washed-out color. Read full review
63
Chicago TribuneSid Smith
Canvas is a thoughtful, sweet film that handles its difficult topic--schizophrenia--with tact and tenderness. Read full review
63
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Often rings painfully true, but would have benefited from judicious editing. Read full review
63
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Though Harden has the showier role, a subdued Pantoliano is the movie's real star. Sometimes, the quietest performances are the most powerful. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesStaff (Not credited)
A sincere, slow-paced drama about a Florida family dealing with schizophrenia, Canvas is never terribly convincing, despite being inspired by writer-director Joseph Greco's life growing up with a mentally ill mother. Read full review
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