Small Voices
Indiepix | Release Date: October 10, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
58
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
The New York TimesDave Kehr
This tiny film is heartfelt, well made and worthy of attention. Read full review
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
There's not much new in this Filipino film by longtime director Gil M. Portes. But it's so endearing that only a grouch wouldn't be charmed. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterMarilyn Moss
Voices overcome some used story conventions to give it a very specific charm of its own. Read full review
63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jennie Punter
Features an excellent cast, in particular the child actors. These elements, as well as the director's light unsentimental touch, make the struggles and triumphs in Small Voices ring truthful. Read full review
60
Village VoiceMark Holcomb
Despite its affinity for whimsy over realism, Small Voices effectively captures the embittered desperation and ragged dedication of its exploited teachers. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
A leisurely, understated film reminiscent of any number of Japanese counterparts featuring quietly heroic rural teachers. It is easy to label the film as slow, old-fashioned and sentimental, which it certainly is, but it has the tenacity of its heroine, the pretty and intelligent Melinda (Alessandra de Rossi). Read full review
50
VarietyRobert Koehler
Latest pic directed by Gil M. Portes, could be called "To Madam With Love"; vet Filipino helmer is out to open maximum tear ducts with sentimental tale. Read full review
50
L.A. WeeklyHazel-Dawn Dumpert
Ultimately, however, a too-earnest script that pins the future of this community on a school-district singing contest, undercuts the film's natural performances and its sedate, contemplative pacing. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
The end is hardly in doubt, since this sweet-natured film treads a path worn smooth and hard by countless other tiny feet. Its message is as unimpeachable as it is familiar, differentiated from countless similar tales only by the Filipino setting. Read full review
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