My Salinger Year

IFC Films | Release Date: March 5, 2021

6.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 16 Ratings

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CinemacriterionMar 5, 2021

Wonderful film! Great performances by Margaret Qualley and Sigourney Weaver.

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Brent_MarchantJan 5, 2022

Think "The Devil Wears Prada" in the book publishing industry, and you've got a pretty good idea what this fact-based personal memoir is all about. When aspiring author Joanna Rakoff takes a job as an administrative assistant at aThink "The Devil Wears Prada" in the book publishing industry, and you've got a pretty good idea what this fact-based personal memoir is all about. When aspiring author Joanna Rakoff takes a job as an administrative assistant at a prestigious, old school New York literary agency, hoping it would help her advance her writing career, she's disillusioned at being relegated to the role of a glorified secretary. But her creative juices are stoked when she's assigned to handle responses to the ample fan mail sent to one of the agency's high-profile clients, the notoriously reclusive J.D. Salinger, with whom she develops a stimulating long-distance creative relationship. The heartfelt story is witty, charming and insightful and will especially appeal to those seeking to launch writing careers of their own. Director Philippe Falardeau's latest tells an engaging tale, even if it tends to be somewhat episodic at times in its attempt at covering an array of story threads. Nevertheless, it all hangs together reasonably well, thanks in large part to the fine performances of Margaret Qualley, Colm Feore and, especially, Sigourney Weaver as the agency's often-prickly boss, as well as several whimsical fantasy sequences that keep the narrative delightfully refreshing. Given the subject matter, "My Salinger Year" won't suit everyone, but those with a literary bent will find it an intelligent, uplifting watch that rises far above much of the cinematic trash being released these days.… Expand

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Mauro_LanariFeb 23, 2022

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"The Guardian"'s celebrated Peter Bradshaw is one of the many critics who panned the movie calling it "derivative, a simperingly coy knock-off of 'The Devil Wears Prada' without the sexiness and fun." Delusional reasoning,(Mauro Lanari)
"The Guardian"'s celebrated Peter Bradshaw is one of the many critics who panned the movie calling it "derivative, a simperingly coy knock-off of 'The Devil Wears Prada' without the sexiness and fun." Delusional reasoning, since without those elements it makes no sense to compare it with Frankel's feature film. Personally I endorse the review written by Gary Goldstein of the "Los Angeles Times": Joanna Rakoff's story "is managed with grace, tenderness and touching credibility by a wonderfully winning Qualley in concert with Philippe Falardeau's smart, engaging direction and screenplay." One could have been more concise by recognizing that "My Salinger Year" is the female version of the unforgettable "Finding Forrester" (Van Sant 2000). Being a male, it's easy for me to feel less empathy for Rakoff / Qualley, but I guarantee that it is by no means an insurmountable obstacle.… Expand

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MurrayT57Mar 13, 2021

I don't think I've ever seen a movie that moved me as much with its beautiful and perfect acting.

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