Thank You for Playing
FilmBuff | Release Date: March 18, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
61
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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70
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayMar 18, 2016
Make no mistake: This film is a tear-jerker, taking an intimate look at one family's heartbreak and how their art moves people. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweMar 17, 2016
By turns touching, funny and sometimes strangely existential, David Osit and Malika Zouhali-Worrall’s documentary, destined for broadcast on public television’s POV program next year, succeeds in telling a highly personal story in a surprisingly relatable manner. Read full review
70
Village VoiceSimon AbramsMar 17, 2016
Thank You for Playing transforms a father's confession into a revealing work of art. Read full review
60
VarietyJustin ChangMar 22, 2016
Even the flaws of Thank You for Playing have the effect of underscoring its humanity; the movie may immortalize a creative endeavor, but it never loses sight of the fact that it’s also honoring a life. Read full review
50
The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerMar 17, 2016
If nothing else, it’s evidence that the digital age has opened up new ways to work through grief. Read full review
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