East of the Mountains
Quiver Distribution | Release Date: September 24, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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75
RogerEbert.comSimon AbramsSep 27, 2021
Character actor Tom Skerritt takes the lead for once in this gentle, melancholic drama about an older man who, while overwhelmed by suicidal thoughts, figures some things out for himself. Fans of David Guterson’s source novel will probably get it, but everyone else might need a moment to get the picture. Read full review
75
The Film StageDan MeccaSep 24, 2021
There’s more than a few moments where saccharine is the easy option. And while some will say the film is perhaps too understated, it meets its star at the right level. A little goes a long way here. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckOct 19, 2021
With a lesser actor, East of the Mountains could have come across as tedious or maudlin, or both. Instead, Skerritt delivers a performance of such understated eloquence and dignity that it emerges as a quiet gem. Read full review
70
The New York TimesLisa KennedySep 23, 2021
In a star’s turn, Skerritt reveals the tiniest fissures of vulnerability in his unfaltering portrayal of a cardiologist who is ailing and grieving — and fed up with both. Read full review
60
Film ThreatAlex SavelievSep 24, 2021
With a little more filmmaking flair, or drive, or a fresh perspective, East of the Mountains could’ve been a real gem. Instead, it’s a decent little character study about a man facing death, worth a look for the magnificent central performance alone. Read full review
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