My Sailor, My Love
Music Box Films | Release Date: September 22, 2023 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
61
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Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
The Irish TimesDonald ClarkeSep 27, 2023
It doesn’t exactly subvert expectations, but the sharp writing and subtle acting make for a more satisfying experience than a bald synopsis promises. Read full review
75
The Film StageJared MobarakSep 25, 2023
Yes, there’s a central romance that sees Howard and the new housekeeper Annie (Brid Brennan) falling in love, but its purpose is less to fix what’s broken than it is to shine a light on the fact that some things can’t be fixed. Read full review
63
RogerEbert.comMarya E. GatesSep 22, 2023
Although it attempts to tackle the heavy theme of generational trauma, it too often forgoes the more insightful aspects of its family drama in favor of an overly trite twilight romance. Read full review
60
The GuardianPhuong LeSep 27, 2023
My Sailor, My Love is worth watching for Walker’s excellent portrayal of a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown and the damage accruing from being the perpetual caretaker of the family. Read full review
60
The New York TimesAmy NicholsonSep 21, 2023
The actors are in full command of our empathy, especially Brennan’s gray-haired caretaker who, when she cracks open her heart, seems to glow from within. Read full review
50
Paste MagazineUrsula Muñoz S.Sep 22, 2023
Despite walking well-tread but welcome ground, My Sailor, My Love never fully takes advantage of the comfort that comes with repeating familiar story beats. Read full review
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