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Metascore
10 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80The New York TimesBen KenigsbergThe New York TimesBen KenigsbergMr. Schwarz falters with his ending, which feels overly tidy. Still, it’s not the destination; it’s the journey.
- 75Slant MagazineJordan OstererSlant MagazineJordan OstererIt pushes itself beyond shrill predictability in its willingness to indict the public and familial histories at its core.
- 75New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickWriter-director Schwarz has a lot of fun with this nutty premise. And more important, the twisted dynamics of this particular family ring true.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeMore warm-hearted than funny, Schwarz's feature debut benefits from an intelligent script and sympathetic lead performance by Griffin Dunne
- 70Village VoiceHeather BaysaVillage VoiceHeather BaysaThe dysfunction may be perfunctory, but in this gorgeous natural setting — Schwarz makes full use of the stunning woods — it feels like new territory.
- 63McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceRoger MooreMcClatchy-Tribune News ServiceRoger MooreThe Discoverers showcases Dunne in a part he was born to play.
- 60VarietyRonnie ScheibVarietyRonnie ScheibSchwarz lacks the writing chops to adequately embed the character’s predictable learning curve into a richer narrative fabric, but Dunne’s perf is pitch-perfect.
- 50Los Angeles TimesSheri LindenLos Angeles TimesSheri LindenDunne creates a full-blooded character. The film around him, unfortunately, takes low-key to the realm of tepid.
- 40The DissolveJordan HoffmanThe DissolveJordan HoffmanThe specifics of the journey get all the attention, while the fundamental conflicts remain not just unoriginal, but alarmingly nonexistent.
- Plays like a folksy version of “The Descendants,” and the unusually grizzled Dunne excels. Sadly, the movie is marred by tepid, often crass comedy.