Dating Amber
Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date (Streaming): November 10, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
59
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Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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2
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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88
Slant MagazineDiego SemereneOct 19, 2020
Dating Amber rather seamlessly strips itself of its hyperbolic affectations to reveal a heartbreaking story of emancipation through friendship. Read full review
80
Film ThreatAlan NgNov 15, 2020
It might be easy to write off Dating Amber as yet another “coming out” film, but what it ultimately is is just plain ol’ good storytelling. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinNov 21, 2020
Freyne draws out fizzy, gutsy performances from his two leads, who have a genuine, charming chemistry. The authenticity of their performances is perhaps slightly out of tune with the broad caricatures on display elsewhere, such as the mean classmates, but it's ultimately forgivable given how winning the film is overall. Read full review
60
The Irish TimesDonald ClarkeNov 15, 2020
There’s not much formal romance here, but there’s a great deal of love. Read full review
60
The Observer (UK)Simran HansNov 15, 2020
As Amber becomes more comfortable with her queerness, the taciturn Eddie retreats inwards. Their parallel journeys dispense with a one-size-fits-all coming-out narrative and are handled with a lightness of touch by Irish writer and director David Freyne. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesTracy BrownNov 11, 2020
Not all of the ancillary characters and their stories are fully developed in the film’s quick 92 minutes, but Dating Amber convincingly channels the angst and awkwardness that can be a part of teenagers’ struggles with their identity. Read full review
40
The GuardianPeter BradshawNov 15, 2020
It’s all a bit earnest and derivative and sometimes a bit lachrymose, despite some perfectly decent performances. Read full review
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