Tommy's Honour
Roadside Attractions | Release Date: April 14, 2017 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 22 Critic Reviews
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11
Mixed:
9
Negative:
2
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80
CineVueMatthew AndersonApr 13, 2017
Though it may tell of one family's story in the late nineteenth century, and the superb costume and period attention to detail are firmly rooted in its time and place, the case that Tommy's Honour makes for breaking tradition, being true to oneself and challenging authority establishes thematic ties that are timeless. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweJan 12, 2017
This historical account offers an engrossing and accessible celebration of the game’s modern origins, enhanced by striking locations and a standout cast, led by Scottish actors Peter Mullan and Jack Lowden. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerApr 14, 2017
Connery (an actor as well, and the son of Sean Connery) keeps the performers honest, and a few of the father-son tussles, with their admixture of love and envy, are powerful. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleDavid LewisApr 13, 2017
He (Connery) hasn’t made a film for the ages, but it’s on par with other decent historical sports dramas. Read full review
75
TheWrapRay GreeneJan 16, 2017
Although Tommy’s Honour has clearly been made by a golf obsessive who loves the links, it’s the rare sports biography that keeps its eye on the ball of character and milieu. Read full review
70
Screen DailyFionnuala HalliganApr 13, 2017
Connery extends the film’s appeal with enjoyable sequences depicting how the game was run back then – extravagantly be-whiskered golfers would push and shove their way around the course, casually moving balls while being followed by unruly, whisky-swilling crowds. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKevin CrustApr 13, 2017
It’s surprisingly affecting, but there’s a tendency to telegraph these pivotal emotional moments that in a way lessens their effect. It’s a tribute to the film’s overall craft, and especially its cast, that it’s as much a winner as it is. Read full review
70
Wall Street JournalJoe MorgensternApr 13, 2017
In its agreeably eccentric spirit, Tommy’s Honour evokes the Scottish comedies of Bill Forsyth; here it’s oddballs among the handmade, undimpled golf balls. Read full review
70
Village VoicePete Vonder HaarApr 12, 2017
Golf's become such a ridiculously well-heeled pastime that it's refreshing to see it portrayed in its infancy, when clubs were carried like a bunch of kindling and the desolate greens of St. Andrews were more like the hazards of today's game. Read full review
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The Film StageJared MobarakApr 15, 2017
Connery does well with the period aesthetic while Cook/Marin find the captivating vein running through the Morris family for optimal emotional success. Read full review
63
RogerEbert.comGodfrey CheshireApr 14, 2017
It is a movie for golf enthusiasts, pure and simple. Read full review
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