Unlovable
Orion Classics | Release Date: November 2, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
77
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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90
Film ThreatJordaine GivensNov 8, 2018
Films like this are few and far between, but the sooner we realize it’s okay not to be okay, the better. Read full review
90
Los Angeles TimesKimber MyersOct 31, 2018
Director Yoonessi and deGuzman perfectly balance the contrast between Joy’s cuteness and innocence and the darkness and sexuality of her experience. Read full review
90
VarietyJoe LeydonMar 16, 2018
There are times when you’re tempted to turn away when Joy makes the latest in a long line of really bad, even self-destructive choices. But deGuzman’s performance is so arresting and engaging, you keep your eyes glued to her — if only so you don’t miss the next development that will be hilarious or heartbreaking or both. Read full review
83
IndieWireKate ErblandMar 16, 2018
It’s a fluffy spin on the recovery genre, but it’s a fresh one, and deGuzman’s hard-won life experience adds veracity and honesty to the snappy narrative. She’s also just plain wonderful to watch, providing a tough character in a tough situation with the maximum of grace. Read full review
75
Film Journal InternationalAnna StormNov 8, 2018
With heavy-hitters like Melissa Leo and a particularly terrific John Hawkes backing up a magnetic deGuzman, the slight, 80-minute movie makes for strange and surprising entertainment. Read full review
63
ReelViewsJames BerardinelliNov 5, 2018
One of the problems with Unlovable is the uneven manner in which the tone shifts. Read full review
60
L.A. WeeklyAbbey BenderNov 1, 2018
Early on, sex addiction is called “a gaping hole in the soul” but Unlovable barely has us feel it. Read full review
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