Generation Um...
Phase 4 Films | Release Date: May 3, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
25
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
3
Negative:
7
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
58
IndieWireEric KohnApr 26, 2013
Though ultimately unsuccessful, it valiant reaches for a funky, wild critique of hedonistic sluggards wandering through society with no clear direction. But more than anything else, it delivers Keanu in his element. Read full review
50
New York PostSara StewartMay 2, 2013
Director Mark L. Mann seems to be searching for the meaning in aimlessness, and in lowered expectations. But too often the narrative left me feeling the titular “um.” Read full review
40
New York Daily NewsJoe NeumaierMay 2, 2013
“Um” winds up as empty as its mean streets are phony. Read full review
30
VarietyJustin ChangMay 2, 2013
This scrappy, draggy study in soul-crushing failure and disappointment is noteworthy primarily as a showcase for its lead actor’s most quintessentially Keanu performance in years. Read full review
30
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckMay 2, 2013
Playing the emotionally shut-down driver for an escort service, the actor provides what little interest there is to be found in this otherwise aimless depiction of urban alienation. Read full review
30
Village VoiceMichael NordineApr 30, 2013
Reeves is able to make such potentially silly material as this strangely compelling, but his hard work is ultimately a drop in an otherwise empty bucket. Read full review
20
Los Angeles TimesAmy NicholsonMay 2, 2013
Neither the film, nor the film within the film, hold our attention. Bummer, Keanu. Read full review
20
Time OutSam AdamsApr 30, 2013
At least Keanu Reeves brings a certain muddled gravitas to the role of an escort-service driver who spends his time idling with off-duty party girls. Read full review
12
Slant MagazineAndrew SchenkerApr 27, 2013
The levels of insight provided into the characters are exactly commensurate with any conceivable viewer's interest in learning more about these nonentities. Read full review
10
The New York TimesStephen HoldenMay 2, 2013
What does it add up to? Um ... I have no idea and don’t really care. Just because the characters waste their time doesn’t mean you should waste yours watching them circle the drain. Read full review
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