68
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14 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100SalonAndrew O'HehirSalonAndrew O'HehirA pitch-perfect blend of darkness and sweetness, built around a masterful performance by a great actor.
- 75Entertainment WeeklyLisa SchwarzbaumEntertainment WeeklyLisa SchwarzbaumSkarsgard's utter finesse in the role provides a satisfying warmth.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterRay BennettThe Hollywood ReporterRay BennettPlayed for laughs drawn from characters rather than funny lines, the Norwegian film is a charmer with Stellan Skarsgard for once in a role worthy of his attention.
- 70The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisPatiently directed by Hans Petter Moland, Ulrik's journey back to life slowly draws you in.
- 70MovielineMovielineIt's a low-blood-pressure version of the kind of thing James M. Cain used to do in his sleep, and its filmmaking accomplishment is as minimalist as its narrative ambition is minimal.
- 67The A.V. ClubNoel MurrayThe A.V. ClubNoel MurraySkarsgård brings some redemptive soul to the role of a man who gradually begins to understand the aptness of his favorite Pretenders album: "Learning To Crawl."
- 60New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanHans Petter Moland's dry Scandinavian wit is just amusing enough to keep us interested in this dramedy.
- 50Village VoiceNick PinkertonVillage VoiceNick PinkertonThe grungy setting and unflattering photography are only camouflage for callow, creeping sentimentality.
- 50New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoA slim story that becomes schmaltzy at the end.