The Kind Words
Strand Releasing | Release Date: June 24, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
75
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinJun 30, 2016
I have only kind words for The Kind Words, an emotionally rich, beautifully textured family dramedy that touches on a wealth of interpersonal issues with buoyancy, charm and grace. It’s one of the best films so far this year. Read full review
80
The New York TimesHelen T. VerongosJun 23, 2016
Humor creeps in from strange sources, including a seller of funeral packages and a march through a Paris graveyard. And while not every motivation is clear, subtext isn’t everything in a movie as complex and satisfying as this one. Read full review
70
Village VoiceDiana ClarkeJun 23, 2016
The chemistry between the siblings carries the film; they share a rich banter and subtle physical affection that feels real, built on years of shared intimacy — and this new experience of ignorance. Read full review
63
Washington PostPat PaduaJul 28, 2016
At times, the film seems pat in its portrayal of modern Judaism struggling to maintain tradition in a changing world. Tonal shifts are problematic, with a maudlin score that evokes television melodrama giving way to quirky, sped-up sequences that treat family drama as light hijinks. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinJun 23, 2016
It's to the script's credit that it doesn't tie up the story in cute little bows and instead leaves a number of questions unanswered by the end. Read full review
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