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2017
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2.0
Taking Woodstock is one of Ang Lees weakest films in large part because of Martins fatally recessive, utterly forgettable performance as its lead.
Av Club
3.5
The lessons that Dean learns are pat and predictable, but this disarmingly winsome film is comfortable in the knowledge that universal truths can be t ..
Indie Wire
4.5
A hilarious, heartfelt picture that feels refreshingly original despite having an age old synopsis.
Collider
3.8
The avoidance therapy is interrupted, however, when the young man falls hard too hard for the Angeleno pixie dream Nicky (a terrific Gillian Jacobs).
Rolling Stone
4.5
Whether its Martins writing or the superhuman efforts of Kline and Steenburgen, these scenes emerge as the most heartfelt moments; had he ditched the ..
The Wrap
3.0
Dean is a flawed movie that sometimes flubs implementing the same quirky visually stylistic touches that match the personality of the young man himsel ..
Flickering Myth
3.1
Martins a smooth enough director to make fuller and more ambitious pictures than Dean. This ones a promising start.
Chicago Tribune
1.5
This is regrettably derivative, low boil material. Its almost afraid to invite true messiness or insightful belly laughs, and remains content to cruis ..
Los Angeles Times
2.5
While the direction is capable, the writing isnt nearly as sharp as it needs to be.
Nj
3.8
Demetri Martin proves to be a Renaissance man in directing, writing, editing, illustrating and as principal performer in the delightfully comic look a ..
Shockya
2.5
Yes, the story is rooted in grief, but its too easily forgotten as the rest of Deans life goes on. Martin may be great at sketches, but it takes more ..
Washington City Paper
2.0
Mildly amusing and nicely acted by the supporting players, Dean nonetheless doesnt feel like a big screen breakthrough for Martin, who doesnt dig deep ..
Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
1.5
...this is a film thats fundamentally about the grieving process and it all comes across as terribly flat and disingenuous.
Chicago Cinema Circuit
2.5
Nice performances by Kevin Kline and Mary Steenburgen in an otherwise uninspired movie that explores a father and sons disparate expressions of grief ..
Film Journal International ..
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