The American Side
Orchard, The | Release Date: April 22, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
65
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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75
Chicago Sun-TimesMiriam Di NunzioJun 16, 2016
All of it is such a throwback on so many levels (Charlie’s car, his clothes, his incessant use of pay phones) that you just go with it, no matter how many confusing twists and turns the conspiracy theory plot takes thanks to co-writers Stuhr and Ricker. Read full review
75
The Film StageJared MobarakApr 27, 2016
This hard-boiled noir is the real deal. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckApr 27, 2016
The American Side is a loving homage that should be of particular interest to film buffs who can play spot the references. Read full review
60
The New York TimesBen KenigsbergApr 28, 2016
If the self-consciousness can be charming, it also prevents The American Side from becoming fully its own film. Read full review
60
Village VoiceAbbey BenderApr 27, 2016
While The American Side may not quite achieve the classic thriller tone to which it aspires, it does create an enjoyably hard-boiled world. Read full review
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