Driving Lessons
Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: October 13, 2006 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
56
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Mixed or average reviews based on 19 Critic Reviews
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11
Mixed:
8
Negative:
0
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60
Los Angeles TimesGene Seymour
Driving Lessons follows the well-worn path laid down by other, better movies while making strained, ludicrous things happen toward the end. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterSheri Linden
Aiming for wacky and heartwarming, the film is, at its sporadic best, a mildly diverting coming-of-age story. At its worst, it feels forced. Read full review
50
Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern
This coming-of-age movie, is a clumsy contraption, but it's nice to see Rupert Grint coming out from under that colorful thatch, and coming, not a moment too soon, into an appealing pre-maturity.
50
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
Everybody in the movie is so tightly wound that Walters seems a model of actorly limberness. She cuts through the movie with speed and mannish, zany wit. Read full review
50
Washington PostDesson Thomson
There is but one reason to sign up for Driving Lessons: to watch Rupert Grint -- Harry Potter's redheaded pal Ron Weasley -- squaring off with Julie Walters, Queen of the English Scenery Chewers. Read full review
42
Entertainment WeeklyGregory Kirshling
Linney is too sensitive and capable an actress to play a stock villain like this. That everyone in the movie dislikes her makes you dislike everyone in the movie. Read full review
42
Portland OregonianM. E. Russell
Grint's role is larger and more "mature" than we've seen from him. During his adventures, Ben is seduced by a Scottish lit-festival flack (Michelle Duncan). But in some ways, his work is more limited here than it is in the "Potter" films. I have no idea why so many people consider Ben worth fighting for, or over. Read full review
40
Austin ChronicleSteve Davis
Because screenwriter-director Brock fails to create a moving relationship between its mentor and student in life's lessons, the film hardly resonates five minutes after it's over. Read full review
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