Story Ave
Kino Lorber | Release Date: September 29, 2023 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
66
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
83
IndieWireChristian ZilkoOct 3, 2023
Story Ave approaches the challenges faced by a talented artist in underprivileged circumstances with a clear head, always pivoting away from simplistic narratives and towards reality. Read full review
83
The PlaylistChristian GallichioSep 28, 2023
Even if Story Ave occasionally dips into a well-worn narrative, it nevertheless features two powerful performances and acts as a showcase for its first-time director. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comGlenn KennySep 29, 2023
Story Ave is a portrait of an artist as a young man, a not-quite-coming-of-age tale, a narrative of escape but not abandonment. The outlines of the movie’s story are familiar, but Torres has resourcefulness, energy, and imagination to burn in how he tells it. Read full review
70
VarietyLisa KennedyOct 2, 2023
[An] affecting debut feature. Read full review
70
Screen RantMae AbdulbakiApr 5, 2023
It’s a lovely, heartfelt movie that is also gritty and deep and evocative, with outstanding performances that ground the story in every possible way. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreOct 4, 2023
The debut feature of commercial director Aristotle Torres, it’s immersed in street life, a vivid portrait of gangs — “crews” — that spread their name and mark their turf with “bubble letter” art and logos, and occasionally defend it with pistols. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterJordan MintzerOct 2, 2023
The movie often toes the line between inner-city clichés and a vision that’s more stylish and unique, never quite landing on the proper balance between the two. But as a touching portrait of an outer-borough New Yorker whose talents are just waiting to be harnessed, it shows some true potential. Read full review
60
The New York TimesBen KenigsbergSep 29, 2023
Story Ave is marred by late revelations that appear designed, in a studio-notes sort of way, to clarify motivations. What’s unspoken — and what’s seen — does enough. Read full review
50
Wall Street JournalZachary BarnesSep 28, 2023
Attempting to keep so many stories aloft, the film ends up making them all seem superficial. Read full review
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