Pressure Cooker
Bev Pictures | Release Date: May 27, 2009 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
9
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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88
Philadelphia InquirerSteven Rea
A heart-grabbing, awe-inspiring work that needs no embellishment. Read full review
80
Film ThreatMatthew Sorrento
We witness many of Stephenson's inspirational moments during class, but miles more exist behind her students' skills and execution. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
The movie's sense of inspiration is realistic. It never implies a future of glamour, only hard-won success. Read full review
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
That rare commodity: a film with only good things to say about public schools. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleDavid Lewis
Succeeds by placing us in an interesting world with characters who are impossible not to root for. Read full review
70
Village VoiceMichelle Orange
The intersection of food and identity is briefly explored, and the prep/exam sequences have a tension and charm that keeps the film moving toward its literally rewarding climax. Read full review
70
The New York TimesStephen Holden
Pressure Cooker belongs to the honorable if overpopulated genre of inspirational films (both documentaries and features) dedicated to the proposition that one committed, passionate teacher can make all the difference in the lives of disadvantaged students. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesGary Goldstein
Stephenson's a true original, worthy of her own reality TV show. As Pressure Cooker proves: Anything is possible. Read full review
70
Washington PostJan Stuart
Pressure Cooker may not get the royal, Conde Nast-magazine hype accorded that upcoming Julia Child movie (starring, who else, Meryl Streep), but it merits a place of honor at the table. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterJustin Lowe
The culinary setting gives this familiar formula an appetizing twist. Read full review
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