Patrick
Screen Media Films | Release Date: February 15, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
35
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
3
Negative:
5
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
EmpireIan FreerNov 20, 2020
Part mystery, part black comedy, part metaphor for loss, Patrick is a nakedly true original. It also has the best caravan fight since Kill Bill Vol. 2. Read full review
70
VarietyCourtney HowardFeb 13, 2019
Though the narrative tends to be a touch too simplistic for most grown-ups, and lacks enough riotous dog action for the little ones, there’s enough bite to make things worthwhile for those who just want to enjoy a sweet, wholesome dog movie. Read full review
40
CineVueJamie NeishFeb 14, 2019
The script, credited to no more than three screenwriters (one of which being Vanessa Davies, who came up with the idea), is predictable and innocuous, yet peppered with comedic moments that are deserving of a chuckle or two, if only for the way they’re played by the talented cast. Read full review
40
The GuardianPeter BradshawFeb 14, 2019
It’s a film jam-packed with very good actors and big names, and suffused with a puppyish willingness to please. But where is the bite? Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesKimber MyersFeb 14, 2019
Though the family-friendly comedy has all the good intentions of a motivational puppy poster, it unfortunately also has the same level of intelligence and plot. Read full review
38
Movie NationRoger MooreFeb 15, 2019
For a “sweet nothing” of a movie, you kind of wish “nothing” wasn’t the most accurate description. Read full review
30
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckFeb 14, 2019
The whole enterprise seems like an advertisement for the breed, the ownership of which will apparently improve your life immeasurably while making a holy mess of it. Read full review
20
Film ThreatJordaine GivensFeb 19, 2019
This film is arguably one of the most unsatisfying films I’ve had the disservice to watch. Read full review
20
The Observer (UK)Wendy IdeFeb 14, 2019
While the eponymous star of this film is a fairly robust example of the breed, with eyeballs that appear to be securely wedged into its skull, there’s a frisson of anxiety whenever he’s on screen that undermines any attempts at comedy. Read full review
20
The TelegraphAdam WhiteFeb 14, 2019
It’s not the most hideous of premises, particularly in early, ultimately fruitless, moments that suggest Patrick could be some sort of four-legged genie. But the film struggles to congeal, falling back on laboured gags set up with mechanical lack-of-ease. Read full review
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