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7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88Slant MagazineDiego SemereneSlant MagazineDiego SemereneDating Amber rather seamlessly strips itself of its hyperbolic affectations to reveal a heartbreaking story of emancipation through friendship.
- 80Film ThreatAlan NgFilm ThreatAlan NgIt might be easy to write off Dating Amber as yet another “coming out” film, but what it ultimately is is just plain ol’ good storytelling.
- 60The Irish TimesDonald ClarkeThe Irish TimesDonald ClarkeThere’s not much formal romance here, but there’s a great deal of love.
- 60The Observer (UK)Simran HansThe Observer (UK)Simran HansAs Amber becomes more comfortable with her queerness, the taciturn Eddie retreats inwards. Their parallel journeys dispense with a one-size-fits-all coming-out narrative and are handled with a lightness of touch by Irish writer and director David Freyne.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinThe Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinFreyne draws out fizzy, gutsy performances from his two leads, who have a genuine, charming chemistry. The authenticity of their performances is perhaps slightly out of tune with the broad caricatures on display elsewhere, such as the mean classmates, but it's ultimately forgivable given how winning the film is overall.
- 50Los Angeles TimesTracy BrownLos Angeles TimesTracy BrownNot all of the ancillary characters and their stories are fully developed in the film’s quick 92 minutes, but Dating Amber convincingly channels the angst and awkwardness that can be a part of teenagers’ struggles with their identity.
- 40The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawIt’s all a bit earnest and derivative and sometimes a bit lachrymose, despite some perfectly decent performances.