Like Father, Like Son
Sundance Selects | Release Date: January 17, 2014 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
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Generally favorable reviews based on 33 Critic Reviews
Positive:
25
Mixed:
8
Negative:
0
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60
New York Daily NewsJordan HoffmanJan 16, 2014
The child performances are stellar, though most striking is how the film’s sympathies spread to everyone. Read full review
60
Total FilmTom DawsonDec 23, 2013
Although a bit over-neat in its contrasts between the respective families, Like Father, Like Son remains an affecting film, thanks to Fukuyama’s understated turn and Koreeda’s typically graceful visual storytelling. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterDeborah YoungMay 23, 2013
A lovely film that makes little emotional connection. Read full review
60
Time Out LondonGuy LodgeMay 23, 2013
There’s typical grace and good humour in Kore-eda’s handling of this all-but-impossible situation. But the film’s critical lack of dramatic nuance undercuts its emotional resonance. Read full review
60
The GuardianPeter BradshawMay 23, 2013
This is a sweet-natured, but essentially undemanding film from Kore-eda. Read full review
58
The A.V. ClubMike D'AngeloJan 15, 2014
Like Father, Like Son has the overall depth and tenor of a Lifetime movie. Kore-Eda can do much better. Read full review
50
Washington PostMichael O'SullivanFeb 13, 2014
Like Father, Like Son grows on you, subtly and over time. Just as with the unexpected realignments forced on its characters, it may be difficult to fall in love with the movie, but eventually you do warm up to it. Read full review
50
Slant MagazineAndrew SchenkerSep 17, 2013
The film scores all of its thematic points early, commenting intriguingly, if ultimately rather obviously, on the demands of Japanese patriarchy. Read full review
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