Communion
Moviola | Release Date: January 4, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
80
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
88
RogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleyJan 4, 2019
An astonishing directorial debut. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeJan 3, 2019
Upsetting but too curious to wallow in misery (and blessed with a few grace notes), the film pays tribute to a girl who rarely indulges in the self-centeredness that comes with adolescence. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranJan 3, 2019
Communion is a heartbreaking example of a classic documentary genre — the immersive, observational film that takes a bold leap and embeds itself with a small group of people. Read full review
80
VarietyDennis HarveyJan 3, 2019
While Communion holds tight to its own private mysteries, it scores a perfect 10 in drawing out viewer empathy, leaving us hoping anxiously that things will turn out all right for its protagonists. Read full review
75
The Film StageJared MobarakJan 3, 2019
The film becomes a document of Ola’s lost innocence, hardening her to the reality that faith only gets us so far. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreJan 3, 2019
Zamecka’s all-access film means we see Ola’s desperation, and Magda’s resignation. Each one needs a break, and each is counting on the other to give it to her. Seeing Ola with a baby half-brother in her lap is just chilling. Read full review
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