Natural Selection
Cinema Guild | Release Date: March 16, 2012 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
57
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
7
Negative:
1
Watch Now
Buy on

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
88
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertJun 20, 2012
Linda is a truly good woman, and Rachael Harris' performance illuminates Natural Selection. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleAmy BiancolliApr 26, 2012
The results are often comical, but Pickering who made the film in tribute to his mother, the real Linda White - imbues them with faith in something, maybe dignity, maybe love, maybe just the simple human urge to keep on moving. Read full review
75
Rolling StonePeter TraversMar 15, 2012
Best known as Ed Helms' nagging fiancée in "The Hangover," Harris is just perfect without ever looking down on Linda's faith in God and herself. Her performance earns a special kind of glory. Read full review
75
The A.V. ClubAlison WillmoreMar 14, 2012
A generous, unguarded performance from Rachael Harris cuts through the cuteness of a quirky premise in Natural Selection. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesBetsy SharkeyMay 17, 2012
An intriguing and intelligent first effort from indie filmmaker Robbie Pickering, digs deep into the heart of Texas for its soulful tale of small town saints and sinners and a road trip to redemption. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineMichael NordineMar 11, 2012
The film works because what it documents is less a transformation and more a return to a former, more natural state for its troubled protagonist. Read full review
More From This Movie

57 Critic Reviews

6.8 User Reviews

Details & Credits|Trailers

Current Movie Releases
By MetascoreBy User Score
1 77 Project Hail Mary
2 75 Send Help
3 73 Hoppers
4 71 The Sheep Detectives
5 68 Crime 101
SEE ALL
Essential Links
New on Amazon Prime Video
New on Netflix
Coming Soon to DVD/Blu-ray
SEE ALL