73
Metascore
23 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 83Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean AxmakerSeattle Post-IntelligencerSean AxmakerMichell captures the awkwardness of real-world behavior with gentle, unforced humor.
- 80Washington PostMichael O'SullivanWashington PostMichael O'SullivanIn its heart burns the indomitable flame of the human spirit.
- 75Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonChicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonAs solid as the earth, rich as a good meal and sometimes funny as hell.
- 75San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleSan Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleA tense, intelligent and sober film.
- 75Boston GlobeJay CarrBoston GlobeJay CarrMother's peace crusade ennobles Irish Town.
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittMichell treats the Irish troubles of the 1970s with clear-eyed compassion, and Walters's performance ranks with her best.
- 75New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickWell worth seeing for Walters, whose comic and dramatic gifts are showcased to very entertaining effect.
- 70Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasAn admirable, thoughtful venture, but it may leave you with the feeling that you've seen it all before.
- 67Austin ChronicleRussell SmithAustin ChronicleRussell SmithWith its understated moral power, generous spirit, and bracing flashes of dark humor, Titanic Town offers a fresh, subtly illuminating take on an ancient sorrow.
- 60Dallas ObserverAndy KleinDallas ObserverAndy KleinIt's hard to know just how much to trust Titanic Town.