Phenomenon
Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: July 3, 1996 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
42
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Mixed or average reviews based on 17 Critic Reviews
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4
Mixed:
10
Negative:
3
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Washington PostHal Hinson
Still, well-intentioned sappiness is something we can deal with; the lack of any genuine dramatic conflict is a more damaging shortcoming. Read full review
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Austin ChronicleMarjorie Baumgarten
Phenomenon flails about in a search for direction: inspirational drama, romance, social study, government intrigue- nothing fits or is explored very deeply. Read full review
30
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
I don't doubt the noble motives behind this Disney parable, but the attempts at amiable, laid-back dialogue (script by Gerald DiPego) are painful, the pacing is sluggish, and the confused story's poorly focused. Read full review
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