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