The Death and Life of John F. Donovan
Momentum Pictures | Release Date: December 13, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
28
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 12 Critic Reviews
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Mixed:
4
Negative:
7
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42
The A.V. ClubMike D'AngeloDec 10, 2019
In any case, what remains of John F. Donovan is a barely coherent mess, and so eager for your approval that it’s hard to feel anything but sorry for it. Read full review
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The PlaylistJason BaileySep 12, 2018
Every time Dolan generates a head of steam, he’s betrayed by his script, by the self-conscious formality of the dialogue, or the clunkiness of the structure. Read full review
42
IndieWireEric KohnSep 12, 2018
A shocking misfire that nevertheless demonstrates the sheer confidence in his storytelling that Dolan has cultivated over a decade of movies. It’s the only possible explanation for this baffling ensemble piece, a campy (if at times inspired) burst of melodrama and ludicrous scenarios caving into each other in a spectacular mash of half-baked ideas. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesMark OlsenDec 12, 2019
The movie feels disjointed and made up of parts that Dolan couldn’t bring together as it shuffles between three story strands. Read full review
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