Dough
Menemsha Films | Release Date: April 29, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
44
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
9
Negative:
3
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
The Seattle TimesTom KeoghApr 28, 2016
Though Dough is often in danger of running off the rails with improbable and unnecessary plot twists, it is always essentially entertaining and warm in its observations of hope rekindled through simple relationships. Read full review
75
The Film StageJared MobarakApr 27, 2016
Pryce and Holder are perfectly suited to the roles and form an authentic chemistry that excels above workplace formalities. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckMay 5, 2016
Fortunately, the terrific lead performances by Jonathan Pryce and newcomer Jerome Holder are enough to help Dough rise above its formulaic ingredients. Read full review
60
The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerApr 28, 2016
Dough is sweet, often funny and always nonthreatening, a movie for those who wish the intractable realities of the world would just disappear. Read full review
60
New York Daily NewsAllen SalkinApr 27, 2016
Dough should have been more easily digestible; the setup is sure to appeal to occasional stoners and Jewish foodies. Read full review
50
The A.V. ClubKatie RifeMay 5, 2016
Dough makes smoking pot seem about as edgy as falling asleep in front of the TV. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChronicleDavid LewisApr 28, 2016
It’s competently made but boring — and desperate. Read full review
50
Village VoiceChris PackhamApr 27, 2016
A mirthful, edgeless dramedy. Read full review
40
The TelegraphRobbie CollinJun 8, 2017
Its fusion of maudlin social commentary and banana-slipping pratfalls is graceless in the extreme: picture an episode of Chucklevision directed by Ken Loach. Read full review
40
Time Out LondonTom HuddlestonMay 30, 2017
The result is just a bit cringey. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenApr 28, 2016
The challah may be extra special, but the humor found in John Goldschmidt's direction and the conventional script by Yehudah Jez Freedman and Jonathan Benson is disappointingly stale. Read full review
38
RogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleyApr 29, 2016
There are some good ideas in the film, albeit a bit obvious ("why can't we all look past our differences and get along?"), and albeit done much better in other films (primarily "The Visitor"). Read full review
38
Boston GlobePeter KeoughApr 28, 2016
The few winning, not-so-secret ingredients in Dough are the performances of Pryce and newcomer Holder, who brings zest and freshness to a stale role. Read full review
37
Washington PostStephanie MerryApr 28, 2016
Dough never leaves any doubt about where it’s going or what it’s trying to say, serving up a recipe that we’ve not only had many times before, but we’ve had enough of. Read full review
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