Teddy Bear
Film Movement | Release Date: August 24, 2012 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
70
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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83
IndieWireEric KohnAug 23, 2012
A gigantic physique hides the fragile man beneath and Matthiesen ably follows the journey of that persona as it tunnels through mounds of muscle to reach the surface. In essence, the lion finds his courage. Read full review
80
New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanAug 23, 2012
Kold single-handedly carries the film, with his quietly powerful portrayal of a gentle soul in a giant's body. Read full review
80
Time OutDavid FearAug 21, 2012
It's only a slight exaggeration to say Kold gives what may be the performance of the year - one that not only offsets the movie's momentary dips into self-conscious quirkiness but adds a genuine sweetness to the proceedings. Forget the muscles; he brings the heart and soul. Read full review
75
New York PostFarran Smith NehmeAug 23, 2012
This wispy story is distinguished by its sweetness of spirit, and it comes straight from Kold. Read full review
75
The A.V. ClubNoel MurrayAug 22, 2012
There's nothing surprising about the arc of Kold's story, but Matthiesen and his cast have created a believable space, and that ultimately helps give Teddy Bear the tension of a fine suspense film once Kold sits down across the kitchen table from Steentoft to speak his mind at last. Read full review
70
The New York TimesManohla DargisAug 21, 2012
Mr. Matthiesen has a way of consistently and gently upending expectations, sometimes with humor. Read full review
70
Village VoiceNick PinkertonAug 21, 2012
These self-imposed limitations prevent Teddy Bear from having the breadth of a great work, but they give it the coherence of a good tale, simply told. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineElise NakhnikianAug 20, 2012
From its title to its closing caress, Mads Matthiesen's film skates perilously close to the cliff's edge of mawkish sentiment. Read full review
50
VarietyDennis HarveyAug 20, 2012
The low-key drama is well crafted and likable as far as it goes, but there's not enough narrative impetus or depth to maintain more than passing viewer interest. Read full review
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