Radio Free Albemuth
Freestyle Releasing | Release Date: June 27, 2014 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
35
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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1
Mixed:
2
Negative:
3
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70
VarietyRichard KuipersJun 24, 2014
The narrative delivers satisfying intrigue and suspense. Read full review
50
New York PostSara StewartJun 25, 2014
Despite the dramatic dystopia, performances here are uniformly low-affect, which isn’t helpful given the exposition-heavy dialogue and unremarkable set (though Nick’s extraterrestrial visions have a pleasantly kitschy look). Also puzzling is the fact that the pivotal song is not actually performed by Morissette. Read full review
50
McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceRoger MooreJun 25, 2014
Just stumbles on and on, introducing new theories and facts and then explaining, explaining explaining them, right up to the closing credits. Read full review
30
Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinJun 26, 2014
First-time writer-director John Alan Simon simply doesn't have a strong enough grip on the movie's narrative, pacing or performances to surmount the pitfalls of this ambitious, budget-conscious effort. Read full review
30
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisJun 26, 2014
This lifeless adaptation only proves that making entertaining movies out of hard-to-swallow ideas is as challenging as you might think. Read full review
30
Village VoiceAbby GarnettJun 24, 2014
In an alternate universe, this might be a cult hit; as it is, Albemuth will only be fun for diehards. Read full review
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