Who We Are Now
| Release Date: May 25, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
83
METASCORE
Universal acclaim based on 7 Critic Reviews
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7
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0
Negative:
0
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91
IndieWireDavid EhrlichMay 21, 2018
Newton’s film knows that people are always going to be letting themselves (and each other) down, no matter how hard they try, and Nicholson’s unforgettable turn makes it impossible for us to forget it. Read full review
90
The New York TimesGlenn KennyMay 24, 2018
Superbly acted and confidently shot, Who We Are Now delivers substantial dramatic pleasures while posing pertinent questions. Read full review
90
VarietyScott TobiasMay 21, 2018
Newton has made a beautiful little film about sacrifice and redemption, and he earns it one tiny brushstroke at a time. Read full review
83
The A.V. ClubMike D'AngeloMay 23, 2018
Newton’s screenplays still suffer from third-act problems — both "From Nowhere" and Who We Are Now conclude with an ironic twist that feels slightly cheap — but his dedication to fine-grained real-world complexity sets him apart from most indie filmmakers these days. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayMay 30, 2018
Every minute of this film is absolutely mesmerizing. It’s as if the stars are commanding the audience’s attention, knowing they may never get this kind of showcase again. Read full review
70
Village VoiceDevika GirishMay 24, 2018
While Nicholson’s onscreen, it’s impossible to pay heed to anything but her. She scorches the film with her barely bottled ferocity and vulnerability. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinMay 21, 2018
Newton’s storytelling is skittish and a bit too on the nose at times, but his palpable generosity toward his cast is rewarded with committed, passionate turns from the ensemble. However, Nicholson, a performer all-too seldom given a chance to lead, is the big door prize here, offering an intricately layered performance that lifts the whole film up a notch. Read full review
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