Southside with You
Roadside Attractions | Release Date: August 26, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
74
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Generally favorable reviews based on 43 Critic Reviews
Positive:
37
Mixed:
6
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
CineVueMatthew AndersonSep 29, 2016
Southside with You doesn't leave a lasting impact because it plays all elements altogether too safe. Read full review
60
EmpireOlly RichardsSep 26, 2016
Even if you didn’t know what comes next, this story of the first days of the Obamas would still seduce as a sweet, smart romance. Read full review
60
New York Magazine (Vulture)David EdelsteinAug 29, 2016
The movie is charming even when it’s stilted, and it’s often stilted. Read full review
60
Village VoiceApril WolfeAug 23, 2016
Both actors occasionally hit stumbling blocks with the wordy script and Tanne's direction, neither of which allows quite enough room for the characters to think and feel onscreen. Read full review
60
The GuardianJordan HoffmanJan 31, 2016
Southside With You uses our affection for the Obamas to add urgency in the otherwise simple script. Read full review
50
The New York TimesManohla DargisAug 25, 2016
Mr. Tanne has clearly made a close study of his real-life inspirations, yet his movie is soon hostage to the couple’s history. His characters feel on loan and, despite his actors, eventually make for dull company because too many lines and details serve the great-man-to-be story rather than the romance. Read full review
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