Johnny Suede
Miramax Films | Release Date: August 14, 1992 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
53
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
3
Negative:
5
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80
EmpireJeff Dawson
Offbeat, stylish and packed with some wonderfully bizarro moments. Read full review
80
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
One-time cameraman, DiCillo exploits pastel colors to advantage in order to flesh out Johnny's fantasy world. Brad Pitt, fresh from stealing scenes in Thelma & Louise, gives Johnny the right kind of innocent appeal, and the rest of the cast surround him with loving care. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesMichael Wilmington
Johnny Suede has an astonishingly consistent tone and a remarkably talented and cohesive cast. [21 Aug 1992]
75
Rolling StonePeter Travers
There's no denying the kick of Pitt's memorably offbeat performance and writer-director Tom DiCillo's stylish debut. Read full review
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)H. J. Kirchhoff
Although it has a few technical flaws, mostly in pacing and tone, these are more than made up for by an intelligently funny and unsentimental script, and several noteworthy performances. [24 Nov 1992]
67
Austin ChroniclePamela Bruce
DiCillo's humorous insight into the post-modern culture manifests into vivid characterizations that are enhanced by credible cast performances. Read full review
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