The Tender Bar

Amazon Studios | Release Date: December 17, 2021

5.6	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 51 Ratings

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TVJerryDec 23, 2021

This film is based on the memoir about the author’s coming of age in Long Island. It starts in the 70s when the boy (Daniel Ranieri) and his mom (Lily Rabe) move in with her parents. Turns out his uncle (Ben Affleck) lives there too and heThis film is based on the memoir about the author’s coming of age in Long Island. It starts in the 70s when the boy (Daniel Ranieri) and his mom (Lily Rabe) move in with her parents. Turns out his uncle (Ben Affleck) lives there too and he essentially assumes the guiding role in the boy’s life. The story continues with the boy as a young man (Tye Sheridan) still trying to find his place in life and deal with his absentee father. Since George Clooney is directing, you can expect genuine performances and it’s true here with Affleck being especially tough and tender. Clooney has effectively captured the personalities of the family and friends, with an emphasis on their New York accents and attitudes. While the narrative is pretty predictable and the writing isn’t especially evocative, the winning performances are the film’s strongest asset.… Expand

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silviaebarberJan 7, 2022

I like this movie the story is Heartwarming. Ben Affleck is great. Go see this movie.

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bfoore90Jan 27, 2022

Saw this last night after work. This was a pleasant film with a great performance by Ben Affleck

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migdalorguyJan 22, 2022

"The Tender Bar" is yet another retread coming of age memoir, but it's deftly handled enough by the cast that it still tugs at your heartstrings a bit. Which is enough for me. That said, there's just nothing all that compelling about the"The Tender Bar" is yet another retread coming of age memoir, but it's deftly handled enough by the cast that it still tugs at your heartstrings a bit. Which is enough for me. That said, there's just nothing all that compelling about the characters (though I've not read the book, so perhaps it does get short-changed in the film adaptation) that makes them and their story any more compelling. If you're going to do verismo, at least choose interesting characters. These characters are all stereotypes. Stereotypes of people I grew up with, but stereotypes nonetheless.… Expand

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alejandro970Jan 21, 2022

As a biographical drama, it has its charm through its cast and a pace that is not tiring. Its Achilles heel is perhaps that it lacks something for the viewer to feel empathy towards the characters. The intention was good, of course, and it isAs a biographical drama, it has its charm through its cast and a pace that is not tiring. Its Achilles heel is perhaps that it lacks something for the viewer to feel empathy towards the characters. The intention was good, of course, and it is not entirely lost.… Expand

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AcidCasualJan 12, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When you start watching the film, you think it's going to be this soprano, goodfellas mash up with good music and cool screenplay. It's not. It's more a sit-com.

It's funny, it's charming. And the actors do a really good job. However, with story's that cover serious subjects like cancer, domestic violence and internal struggle. Nothing bad happens, its almost like everyone has a shield around them and us as viewers are being protected. 30mins in, you know no matter what happens, nothing bad is going to happen.

I know it's based on memoir, so we expect a deep dive. but at least get us on the edge of our seats.

For what it's worth, the script was really good.… Expand

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