Moonlight
Indican Pictures | Release Date: December 9, 2005 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
59
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
The Film StageJared Mobarak
Moonlight is a quietly introspective depiction steeped in unparalleled honesty of the ways in which we’re saved and damned throughout our lives. Read full review
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
A disturbing and daring thriller with an exceptional performance by 13-year-old Laurien Van den Broeck. Read full review
70
Chicago ReaderRonnie Scheib
Laurien van den Broeck's masterful unblinking performance transcends the uneasy all-English dialogue. Read full review
67
Portland OregonianMarc Mohan
This gritty take on Grimm's suffers from mannered supporting performances and an inconsistent level of realism. Read full review
63
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
A wild dream that spins into a nightmare, Moonlight isn't quite as provocative as it aims to be. But it will stick in your mind, and may even disturb your sleep. Read full review
60
The New York TimesJeannette Catsoulis
Though rife with topics and images American audiences may find offensive, Moonlight addresses them fearlessly and with some artistry. Read full review
40
VarietyDeborah Young
Menacing atmosphere created by Dutch helmer Paula van der Oest ("Zus & Zo") does not make up for the weak script's multiple improbabilities, flat dialogue or the discomfort of watching children, the handicapped and even animals being abused onscreen. Read full review
40
Village VoiceJoshua Land
Not only is the candid (but never prurient) treatment of early-teen sexuality and drug use too hot to handle, but the narrative blend of fairy-tale wonder and nightmare logic feels sui generis. Read full review
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