Titanic Town
Shooting Gallery | Release Date: September 1, 2000 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 23 Critic Reviews
Positive:
21
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
90
L.A. WeeklyHolly Willis
A rare treat -- a mix of politics that avoids reductive simplicity and a story that's entirely engaging. Read full review
89
Mr. ShowbizKevin Maynard
Director Roger Michell ("Persuasion," "Notting Hill") has made his finest film to date. Read full review
83
Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean Axmaker
Michell captures the awkwardness of real-world behavior with gentle, unforced humor. Read full review
80
Washington PostMichael O'Sullivan
In its heart burns the indomitable flame of the human spirit. Read full review
80
Film.comPeter Brunette
Authentic contemporary heroine. Read full review
80
The New York TimesStephen Holden
In its harshly realistic scenes... it stirs your blood. Read full review
75
Chicago TribuneMichael Wilmington
As solid as the earth, rich as a good meal and sometimes funny as hell. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalle
A tense, intelligent and sober film. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeJay Carr
Mother's peace crusade ennobles Irish Town. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Michell treats the Irish troubles of the 1970s with clear-eyed compassion, and Walters's performance ranks with her best. Read full review
75
New York PostLou Lumenick
Well worth seeing for Walters, whose comic and dramatic gifts are showcased to very entertaining effect. Read full review
75
Philadelphia InquirerSteven Rea
Violence ignites her passion, dividing her Belfast family. Read full review
75
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
She (Walters) may be working with old news, but she shores up this shaky film with a heart the size of an ocean liner. Read full review
75
Baltimore SunAnn Hornaday
So understatedly good. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
An admirable, thoughtful venture, but it may leave you with the feeling that you've seen it all before.
70
Village VoiceAmy Taubin
Isn't convincing on every front, but as a political conversation piece, it's potentially effective. Read full review
70
SalonCharles Taylor
In some ways it's not a very good movie... tries to mix comedy and tragedy...but the movie has an exciting subject -- a true story. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Holding nothing back, Walters is, once again, remarkable. Read full review
70
Chicago ReaderLisa Alspector
The wavering style and tone fragment the movie, undermining both characters' development, though each retains her power as a symbol. Read full review
70
VarietyDavid Rooney
Walters brings real heart to the role. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleRussell Smith
With its understated moral power, generous spirit, and bracing flashes of dark humor, Titanic Town offers a fresh, subtly illuminating take on an ancient sorrow. Read full review
60
Dallas ObserverAndy Klein
It's hard to know just how much to trust Titanic Town. Read full review
50
San Francisco ExaminerWalter Addiego
Capably made but simplistic story. Read full review
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