The Bread, My Sweet
Panorama Entertainment | Release Date: November 8, 2002 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
54
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Mixed or average reviews based on 19 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
11
Negative:
1
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
Exactly the sort of personalized, non-assembly line treat some audiences are always trying, in vain, to find. Read full review
75
Baltimore SunChris Kaltenbach
The Bread, My Sweet is not for the cynical, who will doubtlessly find themselves gasping for air before the film's over and demanding a reality check of anyone who actually likes it. Their loss. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Yes, the movie is corny, but no, it's not dumb. It's clever and insightful in the way it gets away with this story, which is almost a fable. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleJonathan Curiel
A touching, sophisticated film that almost seems like a documentary in the way it captures an Italian immigrant family on the brink of major changes. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeTy Burr
Think low-budget ''Moonstruck'' but think again: A regional dish in the most heartwarming sense. Read full review
70
Washington PostMichael O'Sullivan
Enriched by a strong and unforced supporting cast, "Bread" nourishes the heart, even if its fairy-tale ending feels tacked on and unnecessary. Read full review
63
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
Cynics need not show up, but if you're looking for a feel-good fairy tale, this one's certainly sweet enough to satisfy. Read full review
60
VarietyJoe Leydon
Lightweight but likable. Read full review
60
Chicago ReaderJ. R. Jones
A rich but regrettably lumpy pastry, with moments of genuine drama redeeming an almost defiantly hokey plot. Read full review
50
The A.V. ClubKeith Phipps
Though The Bread, My Sweet is never even a little bit better than this description makes it sound, writer-director Melissa Martin's stagy, unattractive-looking film should at least get credit for going all the way with its manipulation. Read full review
50
Portland OregonianMarc Mohan
The plot is straight off the shelf, the performances are television-caliber and the message of providing solace through deception is a little creepy. Then again, that formula resulted in record-breaking ticket sales for "Greek Wedding." Read full review
50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Although this "Moonstruck" knockoff is diverting to watch, it's basically a low-budget loaf of Italian-American movie clichés. Read full review
50
The New York TimesDave Kehr
Pretty much of a mess, full of narrative gaps and characters who arbitrarily appear and disappear. But it is at least a sweet, good-natured mess, with none of the overcalculation and condescending cynicism the same material would almost certainly bring out in a Hollywood production. Read full review
50
New York PostV.A. Musetto
You know exactly how this thing is going to turn out before it's even half over. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Performances are really what count in a character-driven romantic comedy like this, and each is well above the indie average. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
While the supporting players fall victim to their broadly conceived roles, Baio and Minter underplay charmingly, and actually manage to make us care about their characters despite their less than credible aspects. Read full review
50
Dallas ObserverBill Gallo
More well-meant than well-made, the movie is ethnically accurate (sometimes, you smother in the marinara), but its forced sensitivity can get abrasive, and the drama is full of false notes. Read full review
40
Village VoiceAlexis Soloski
There's little meaty -- and nothing glandular -- in the slight weepie The Bread, My Sweet. Read full review
20
Washington PostAnn Hornaday
The film would be insufferable if it weren't for the total sincerity and commitment of its players. Read full review
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