The Short History of the Long Road
FilmRise | Release Date: June 16, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
60
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Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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4
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0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperJun 18, 2020
With all the wonderful supporting performances, the true standout is Sabrina Carpenter, an actress-singer from TV’s “Girl Meets World,” who infuses Nola with such heart and such authenticity and such resolve. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comMonica CastilloJun 16, 2020
There are gentle surprises in the trip’s unexpected turns and setbacks, and thankfully, Simon-Kennedy knows where she’s going. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreJun 15, 2020
As homeless road pictures go, this is more “Peanut Butter Falcon” than “Leave No Trace.” Dad’s not in the picture long, but there’s a “Captain Fantastic” element to the portrayal. Read full review
60
VarietyTomris LafflyJun 12, 2020
There is enough substance here to propel The Short History of the Long Road forward through its minor bends and speed-bumps. Most of all, it is Carpenter’s restrained performance and air of wisdom, permeating the screen with an astutely soulful quality that’s tough to turn away from. Read full review
58
IndieWireKate ErblandJun 15, 2020
It’s not that darkness isn’t a part of the film, but that The Short History of the Long Road approaches even the most tense interaction with a bent toward positivity in all people. It’s, in short, nice. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChronicleG. Allen JohnsonJun 15, 2020
Even though the movie’s engine sputters at the end, it’s beautifully shot, the actors are fun to watch, and the story is decent in fits and starts. Read full review
40
The Hollywood ReporterKeith UhlichMay 6, 2019
Like Reichardt's Wendy and Lucy or Granik's Leave No Trace, this low-key drama focuses on a regional American woman trying to sustain herself through rough economic and emotional times. It's derivative of both films, but, for a little while at least, not disagreeably so. Read full review
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