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2017
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3.6
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3.2
This is a comedy, by the wayat least in part.It would be a much tougher sit, watching a marriage buckle under constant strife, were it not for the hoo ..
Av Club
3.2
The patter between them is seldom laugh out loud funny the whole film is made to exist within a middle register, like a casual indie jam thats more ve ..
Indie Wire
4.0
And sometimes the cause is no nobler than determining whose turn it is to do the dishes.
Austin Chronicle
3.2
Even when it disappoints, though, Band Aid never fully discards its initial loose limbed charisma.
Paste Magazine
3.8
Lister Jones and Pally have a free wheeling improvisational chemistry that anchors the film and saves it from sentimentality.
Rogerebert
3.5
On the surface, it may seem like sentimental fluff, but its in no way emotionally manipulative.
The Young Folks
3.5
It works well, and should find a receptive audience, especially once it makes its way to a good streaming platform, where itll make a great date flick ..
JoBlo
3.8
They dont come up with the correct answer (nothing), but its a brave attempt.
Philly
3.1
The onstage stuff is worth a few giggles, the songs themselves forgettably wry ditties.But when the guitars are unplugged and the amps turned off, the ..
Rogers Movie Nation
3.2
10 1 6 / 10 Zoe Lister Jones has been a problematic presence in film, often stuck portraying best friends and cold individuals, while her screenwritin ..
Blu Ray
2.0
Their glib, zinger laden bickering is more wearisome than funny and never adds up to a believable relationship on the rocks, so when they start turnin ..
Chicago Reader
3.8
The film is a delicate act of balance.Its funny about a deteriorating marriage, without ever poking fun at either of the characters or the sincere fru ..
Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Even single people and non musical couples are bound to find it entertaining, if not completely relatable.
Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Which is to say, its that rare indie flick that delivers all the clever dialogue, ever so slightly offbeat characters, and smart scenic construction o ..
Pop Matters
4.0
Their career ruts, their marital disputes and their underlying mutual love all rings true, making what could have been merely a wacky high concept pre ..
The Wrap
4.0
CLOSE Zoe Lister Jones and Adam Pally star in a comedy about a squabbling couple that turns to music.Wochit Anna (Zoe Lister Jones) and Ben (Adam Pall ..
Az Central
3.0
If only because by now they should know that life is hard, hell is other people and screechy repetition of the f word is not always poetry.
Npr
4.5
It is also the most impressive filmmaking debut since Sam Mendess American Beauty.
Film Inquiry
3.0
The songs are simple but extremely effective and sometimes quite powerful thanks to the players honest performances.
Common Sense Media
4.0
It should go without saying, but music has a much more profound purpose than simply being labeled as mere entertainment.
Flickering Myth
3.1
The scene functions as a glimpse into the creative process as a form of therapy, and epitomizes Lister Joness fixation on how people charging into new ..
Slant Magazine
3.1
That premise executed more plausibly than one might expect, given its preposterousness isnt really more than a bit of side shtick to a pretty interest ..
Washington Post
3.5
And while the songs have adequate toe tapping potential, they are primarily a storytelling device, a way of lending this couples therapy comedy some d ..
The New York Times
2.5
IFC Films Zoe Lister Jones and Adam Pally in Band Aid..If youve been married long enough, you know that you have to take the bicker temperature every ..
Boston Globe
3.2
This frequently hilarious film should be relatable for anyone whos ever been in a heterosexual relationship as it delves into the gender differences w ..
Reeling Reviews
4.0
Though it sometimes loses the beat, her big screen debut is buoyed by ace comic timing and spirited singer songwriter action (yes, action).
Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Band Aid can be congratulated as an interesting effort: a film with all the hallmarks of the twee indie genre, but very few of its forced feeling quir ..
The Atlantic
4.0
Band Aid is a charming and profoundly affecting film that dives into the messy business of creation, which is so closely tied to perceptions of self w ..
Los Angeles Times
5.0
A magical, intimately compelling story pulsating with invigorating music and refreshing emotional insights, this is a smart, delicately lissome little ..
Movie Freak
3.5
The film is crammed with all sorts of hit and miss one liners, bits of raunch, and inspired visual gags the culinary employment of harmonica holders i ..
Variety
3.5
From a performance perspective Lister Jones is superb here, but its a bit of a jolt compared to the sometimes goofy and witty humor that dominates the ..
The Play List
2.5
Lister Joness film leaves the audience feeling like the third wheel drummer.
Deseret News
3.5
Zoe Lister Jones somewhat ironically splits from her writing/directing partnership with husband Daryl Wein for Band Aid, a rock tinged comedy about ch ..
New York Post
3.5
Its fun watching them work, and their musical skills are more than adequate, especially Lister Jones, who co wrote all the films clever songs with Kyl ..
Patriot Ledger
3.5
Its the kind of movie that was tailor made for the festival crowd, but its funny and honest enough that others will want to rock out to it.
Punch Drunk Critics
4.5
Zoe Lister Jones has crafted a near perfect film that will connect with almost every married couple in some way.
We Live Entertainment
4.0
This is a Sundance comedy which really means its still a drama with jokes, or its a comedy with heart and it is really funny.
We Live Entertainment
3.5
Band Aid is a funny relationship comedy where the fights are done through music. The movie throws a new perspective on love in cinema.
Solzy At The Movies
4.5
Whats of utmost importance is finding forgiveness in the resolve.Writer Director Zoe Lister Jones poignant comedy BAND AID is alarmingly true to the m ..
Fresh Fiction
3.5
Its an endless argument, one that often starts with the dirty dishes soaking in the sink.But its about so much morea symptom.
Daily Film Fix
3.8
But rare among romantic comedies, this modest but stimulating indie, the directorial debut of Zoe Lister Jones, delivers not romcom formula, but genui ..
Sf Examiner
3.8
Lister Jones has a light touch with this, and the script has wit.
Sf Chronicle
3.5
And although it gives off tired mumblecore vibes in addition to its potentially quirky setup, the film offers interactions and wisdom that are often f ..
Washington City Paper
4.0
Director Zoe Lister Jones is also writer Zoe Lister Jones and star Zoe Lister Jones.
Kdhx
4.0
The emotional acuity is chilling.And the picture even dares a dangling participle finale, one that whispers rather than screams.
Saportare Port
3.5
The film winds up with some men are from Mars women are from Venus explanations that felt a little reductive and outdated; theres blame on both sides ..
Pgh City Paper
3.8
The chemistry, performances, and realistic situations in Band Aid elevate this indie film beyond the expected into something surprisingly engaging and ..
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