The Seduction of Joe Tynan
Universal Pictures | Release Date: August 17, 1979 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
65
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
The principal thing that keeps "The Seduction of Joe Tynan" engrossing is the level of acting it sustains throughout. Read full review
60
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Once again Schatzberg proves himself a strong director of actors, but keeps the film within the safe confines of semi-sophisticated Adult Entertainment. Read full review
60
Chicago ReaderJ.R. Jones
The film was praised upon release for its hard-nosed look at big money in politics, though these days it seems positively dainty. Read full review
60
The Observer (UK)Philip French
The acting by Melvyn Douglas, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn and Barbara Harris (particularly good as Aldas wife) is of a high order, the settings are authentic, but its all a trifle predictable. [30 Jan 2000]
More From This Movie

65 Critic Reviews

tbd User Reviews

Details & Credits|Trailers

Current Movie Releases
By MetascoreBy User Score
1 77 Project Hail Mary
2 75 Send Help
3 73 Hoppers
4 72 The Sheep Detectives
5 68 Crime 101
SEE ALL
Essential Links
New on Amazon Prime Video
New on Netflix
Coming Soon to DVD/Blu-ray
SEE ALL