Riddle of Fire
Yellow Veil Pictures | Release Date: March 22, 2024 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
58
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Mixed or average reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
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7
Mixed:
7
Negative:
0
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
IGNDevan SuberMar 29, 2024
Riddle of Fire is a charming, fantastical debut just begging for a cult audience to ride its uniquely silly wavelength. It’s familiar, and yet like nothing else you’ve seen. Read full review
88
RogerEbert.comRobert DanielsMar 22, 2024
Riddle of Fire can sometimes lose its spit, however, spinning too listlessly to the script’s mazy ruts. But there is an uncommon, finely struck sweetness to this film that keeps it from tumbling down mean, unsavory paths. Read full review
83
Paste MagazineAndrew CrumpMar 25, 2024
Life for today’s young’uns is frankly terrifying, even if they aren’t literally living inside a horror film, with overarching threats to their future dotted by day-to-day micro-threats. In its unassuming way as real-world fantasy, Weston Razooli’s Riddle of Fire is sensitive to these plights, and casually rejects didactic allegory about them. Read full review
80
Little White LiesHannah StrongJun 7, 2024
Razooli clearly has ambition and imagination, and this simple but sweet fairytale is an exuberant adventure with charm to spare. Read full review
78
Austin ChronicleRichard WhittakerMar 27, 2024
There is truly magic in this long, golden summer day. Read full review
67
The Film StageAnkit JhunjhunwalaFeb 20, 2024
Riddle of Fire has some of the tell-tale hallmarks of a debut feature: it’s much too long, its performances are a bit awkward, the tone inconsistent. Yet it marks a tremendous showcase for Razooli, his varied talent across many fields. Read full review
65
The Daily BeastNick SchagerSep 7, 2023
It may be messy, but then, what child’s story isn’t? Read full review
58
IndieWireDavid EhrlichMar 22, 2024
Riddle of Fire is all too happy to wander around in circles as it simmers in its own absurdity, as if any kind of legitimate incident might threaten to break its spell. Read full review
50
ColliderChase HutchinsonMar 22, 2024
While the title promises fire, the only riddle remaining is where the adventure it was searching for ended up disappearing to. Read full review
50
Screen DailyTim GriersonFeb 20, 2024
An overly precious tone ultimately sinks the writer-director’s attempt to recapture the enchantment of adolescence. Read full review
50
The PlaylistMike DeAngeloSep 8, 2023
There are pockets of joy and wonder, but they’re not quite enough to let “Riddle of Fire” stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the cinematic classics that inspired it. Read full review
40
The GuardianLeslie FelperinApr 29, 2024
While the core conceit is sort of cute, Razooli really can’t direct actors who aren’t already seasoned with prior experience. Read full review
40
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisMar 21, 2024
Razooli wants us to see the fantastical narratives children conjure to manage real-world uncertainties, but his vision lacks focus. Read full review
40
The Hollywood ReporterLovia GyarkyeFeb 20, 2024
Riddle of Fire tries to capture the extraordinary way kids experience the world, but the results border on twee. Read full review
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