Guava Island
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Adam White
    Jan 3, 2020
    60
    Guava Island is a neat encapsulation of Glover’s key artistic interests, expressions that are by turn angry and hopeful, but always driven by the idea of music as an undeniable force for good. As a film it is slight, but not unsatisfying, instead existing as a thoughtful, dreamy tribute to art, love and people power.
  2. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Jake Nevins
    Dec 5, 2019
    60
    The result is something half-baked and probably best watched while baked, a project rich with ideas about art and consumption that remain curiously unleavened.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Joelle Monique
    Apr 16, 2019
    58
    Its tight runtime and straightforward message, mixed with infectious music, makes the film an enjoyable weekend-morning stream.
  5. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Emily Yoshida
    Apr 13, 2019
    50
    At times it feels like a lost student film that’s been languishing in someone’s basement for decades.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 51
  3. Negative: 10 out of 51
  1. matieu
    Apr 13, 2019
    0
    Putting too much expectation onto it was such a huge mistake. Rihanna's acting is so bad that only Childish could save this mess. She can'tPutting too much expectation onto it was such a huge mistake. Rihanna's acting is so bad that only Childish could save this mess. She can't sing and now she proved she can't act. Lame.… Full Review »
  2. FelipeFenty
    Apr 13, 2019
    10
    Rihanna está impecável na sua atuação, mostrando um lado diferente de todos os filmes que já participou e atou. Donald Glover transformou umaRihanna está impecável na sua atuação, mostrando um lado diferente de todos os filmes que já participou e atou. Donald Glover transformou uma crítica social em um grande e belíssimo filme.… Full Review »
  3. MARCOS19
    Apr 14, 2019
    10
    Amazing story! wonderfull acting from Glover e musics by Gambino. Hiro Murai direction just add to the amazing talent envolved in the project.
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