Gaudi Afternoon
First Look International | Release Date: March 21, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
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2
Mixed:
4
Negative:
2
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75
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
Gaudi Afternoon, adapted from Barbara Wilson's novel, is a setup for a smart ensemble comedy, and the cast delivers in hilarious deadpan style. Read full review
70
Film ThreatTom Gaffey
Even with its over-the-top performances, Gaudi Afternoon is an emotionally and intellectually subtle work. Read full review
60
VarietyDeborah Young
Silly, childish fun and as relaxing to watch as good American TV fiction -- and with a very similar world view. Read full review
50
Village VoiceLaura Sinagra
The trumped-up alley-to-plaza intrigue could use more smoke and less mirrors. Read full review
50
New York PostLou Lumenick
Beautifully photographed and fitfully amusing, Gaudi Afternoon would be an impressive film from a first-timer, but Seidelman is experienced enough to know she should have told the actors not to camp things up so excessively. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
The offbeat cast and gorgeous Barcelona locations can't quite make up for the thinness of the mystery and forced quirkiness of the characters and their tangled relationships. Read full review
30
SalonStephanie Zacharek
The air leaks out of Gaudí Afternoon gradually but steadily, until all we're left with is a limp rag of a balloon. Read full review
20
The New York TimesDana Stevens
What should be a soufflé of gender-bending mischief is more like a bowl of oatmeal. Read full review
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