Standing Up
Arc Entertainment | Release Date: August 16, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
40
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Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Mixed:
4
Negative:
1
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VarietyPeter DebrugeAug 20, 2013
Director D.J. Caruso offers a practical solution to the issue of adolescent bullying, as its two young protags respond to a case of vicious hazing not with despair or retaliation, but through teamwork and character-building. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckAug 20, 2013
While its theme of youthful empowerment inevitably strikes an emotional chord, the film never manages to achieve any dramatic steam, plodding along in mildly diverting but essentially bland fashion. Read full review
50
RogerEbert.comMarsha McCreadieAug 16, 2013
Standing Up is mainly an exercise in personality development for Grace, raising her self-esteem, and giving her confidence. Read full review
40
Village VoiceSherrie LiAug 20, 2013
The execution lacks the whimsical charm and nuance of similarly plotted Moonrise Kingdom as well as the power and clarity of 2011 documentary Bully. Read full review
30
Los Angeles TimesAnnlee EllingsonAug 15, 2013
It's unclear who this blandly titled drama is aimed at — devoid as it is of humor or any real hazard and lacking the provocative undertones of its source material. Read full review
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