Measure of a Man
Great Point Media | Release Date: May 11, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
53
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Mixed or average reviews based on 12 Critic Reviews
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5
Mixed:
5
Negative:
2
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50
The Film StageJared MobarakMay 10, 2018
Topics like sexual orientation, gentrification, feminism, rape culture, and adultery are introduced so superficially that the film would be doing better service to each by leaving them on the cutting room floor. It needs to either put more focus on Bobby or work harder at creating its ensemble. Existing in the middle as it does only leaves us wanting for more. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeMay 10, 2018
But the synthesis is underwhelming on screen where it might have resonated in Lipsyte's book. Here, Measure becomes a mildly nostalgic, mildly romantic entry in a genre that, more than most, requires that the viewer feels a personal connection to the misfit protagonist on screen. Read full review
50
Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzMay 10, 2018
The elements are in place for a decent little movie, but Loach overplays everything, offering nothing in the way of surprises. Bobby’s supposed transformation isn’t particularly revelatory, but then, neither is anything else. Read full review
50
Philadelphia Daily NewsGary ThompsonMay 10, 2018
While the movie serves as a pleasant piece of nostalgia, it’s not very deeply felt, and mostly serves to remind us of other, better movies that have covered similar territory, like Adventureland. Read full review
40
VarietyDennis HarveyMay 11, 2018
The conflicts come to no interesting fruition, and occasional comic flourishes (Bobby dancing to a “Soul Train” broadcast, vomiting after drinking alcohol) fall flat. Read full review
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