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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood ReporterIt's an engaging piece of humanistic storytelling.
- 70The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisDirected by Hilla Medalia with exactly the right balance of musical theater and personal drama, After the Storm presents a touching affirmation of the healing power of right-brain stimulation.
- 60Time OutTime OutShallow snapshots don’t diminish the raw emotional potency of this inspiring tale, in which art provides in-need kids with both an escape from daily hardship and a vehicle for restoring confidence in themselves and the future.
- 60Village VoiceVillage VoiceThe class and cultural tension that exists between the well-intentioned city slickers and underprivileged kids is unavoidable, and director Hilla Medalia lets it settle evenly, refusing to judge.
- 50VarietyVarietyFeels like it was made more for the kids' sake than to communicate their story to outside audiences, who would likely prefer a condensed newsmag-style recap.