Centigrade
IFC Midnight | Release Date (Streaming): August 28, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
46
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
5
Negative:
1
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PolygonRobert DanielsSep 8, 2020
Brendan Walsh’s cold survivalist thriller, Centigrade, is a creatively crafted claustrophobic study of a fractured marriage. Strongly acted, the drama wallows in melancholy while presenting peaks of hope amid its simple icy setting. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreAug 28, 2020
But if you like claustrophobic stories of survival, putting yourself in the winter shoes of our antagonists, it’s not bad. Read full review
58
IndieWireKate ErblandAug 27, 2020
The situation is dire, and while Centigrade eventually spins off into some well-worn tropes and predictable twists, the strength of its clever introduction keeps it pushing forward into a satisfying end. Read full review
50
Austin ChronicleRichard WhittakerSep 3, 2020
If there’s an error, it’s the occasional atmospheric shots of the frigid mountains around the car. Read full review
50
The Film StageMichael FrankAug 27, 2020
Though just under 90 minutes, the film falters with pacing. The story rarely progresses further than exchanged glances, lots of sleeping, and a few, tense, cold moments. The couple never looks to be in serious danger. Read full review
42
The PlaylistAsher LubertoSep 8, 2020
Rather than focusing on the specific aspects that make the film unique, Centigrade turns into a mishmash of genres. Read full review
40
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckAug 27, 2020
Neither tense nor thematically resonant enough to overcome its literally small-scale aspects, Centigrade proves as much an ordeal for its viewers as its characters. Read full review
38
RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoAug 28, 2020
Worst of all, the pacing here is just off, leading to a film that drags even at 90 minutes. If the cold doesn’t kill you, the boredom will. Read full review
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