Ashby

  • 2015


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Positive Reviews 11
Negative reviews 4
Average Rating 2.9/5
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2.0
But for both of their sakes, Ashby should vanish quick enough into the multiplex oblivion. EW
1.5
But then, nothing here feels organic nor is anything quite eccentric enough to make for an uneven but compelling mess. Variety
1.9
The line befits the films general sense of a present defined by hollow cultural machinations, a sentiment which squarely aligns it with Me and Earl an ..
3.5
The filmmaker doesnt treat the resulting bits of action as opportunities for Grosse Pointe Blank style physical comedy in fact, nothing here is treate .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Its a comedy afraid of being too funny lest its macho sentimentality seem even more ridiculous than it is, and a drama afraid of appearing too serious .. The New York Times
2.5
Its a quirky life lessons setup that, while occasionally earning deadpan laughs, tries for but never achieves Wes Andersons patented mixture of the ar ..
3.0
ASHBY isnt a perfect indie but its a very decent one and the best thing Rourkes done in years. JoBlo
3.0
Ashby winds up a small, familiar but reasonably engaging coming of age dramedy that wouldnt be worth a trip to the multiplex but should prove a decent .. One Guys Opinion
3.5
Wolff is easy to root for, portraying Ed with refreshing complexity. Village Voice
3.0
Ashby brings Rourke back to the realm of thespian possibility, once again playing a vulnerable old soul in a leathered profession, required to display .. Blu Ray
3.5
There may be a surfeit of plot here, but the sheer amiability of the tone and aforementioned overall intelligence of this often quite funny film keeps .. Film Journal
3.0
Still, generally good spirit and Wolffs big time charm shine through, and Ashby is mostly pleasing. Blogs Indie Wire
4.5
He has a lovely chemistry with the gifted Wolff, who brings smarts and a winning amiability to what could have been just another coming of age male ju .. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Ashby is engaging enough, and features strong performances by Rourke and Roberts, but its not a film that will linger on the mind for very long.
2.5
Its Rourke alright; its also his hair, but its got a blue tint to itnot like a Floridian, pale blue dye job, but a little bit rock n roll.Like if Mick .. Theepoch Times
3.5
It ends with a touchdown and a kiss as most teen coming of age movies do. Bust
3.8
A genre blending adventure which somehow successfully combines elements of the coming of age and last hurrah formulas. Baret News Wire
2.5
The film is filed as a coming of age story, but there isnt very much coming of age elements. Movies With Mae
1.5
While a pleasing attempt at a feature debut, its hard to imagine Ashby will have too much staying power past its theatrical release. Cinemacy



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