Can You Ever Forgive Me?

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3.0
If Can You Evers actual story feels slight, its worth staying just for the characters. EW
4.4
Can You Ever Forgive Me comes from a place of understanding and love that few other biopics truly dive into, and it makes this difficult character a j .. Rogerebert
4.0
In Jack, Grant (who, ironically, isnt a drinker in real life) may have finally found the showcase role needed to earn awards recognition. Common Sense Media
3.0
But McCarthys performance succeeds primarily because it leaves that tantalizing question open ended as the credits roll. Indie Wire
5.0
My success is nothing more than that I have the dedication and stamina to sit and get the work done. Variety
4.0
Paul Simons percolating, anxious Cant Run But dominates the movies soundtrack, and no number of scenes shot in Juliuss warm bar, the whiskey flowing, .. Time Out
4.0
There is a melancholic atmosphere to the film at large, a frankness about the impossibility of dreams and the importance of growing old without shackl .. The Guardian
4.0
As for McCarthy, her performance is less of a revelation than a confirmation of her talents. The Guardian
5.0
McCarthy is very good at showing how Lees unpleasant bad temper and rudeness were not simply part of her psychological makeup: they were symptoms of e .. The Guardian
3.1
The effortless and captivating rapport between Richard E. Grant and Melissa McCarthy offers deeper pleasures than the main plot of the film.
3.8
brings her dowdiest, most disagreeable A game to a caustically funny, improbably affecting enterprise.
4.5
Can You Evers commentary doesnt draw blood, but its musings regarding our collective willingness to be duped are well put. Screen Daily
4.5
What is on paper a small time heist film in the vein of the Coen Brothers or Breaking Bad is ultimately a cover for a more observant and relatable por .. Vulture
3.5
And McCarthys startling and haunting performance always keeps us riveted. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
It may sound like a downer, but Can You Ever Forgive Me is a strangely uplifting tale.
4.5
Partly because the movie is so splendidly and completely absorbed in its characters and their milieu, it communicates much more than a quirky apprecia .. The New York Times
4.0
Melissa McCarthy gives one of her best performances in a surprisingly relatable story about a criminal misanthrope with a heart beating deep inside he .. IGN
4.0
An uncommonly fascinating character study of the kind of person that most people pray that they never come into contact with under any circumstances. E Film Critic
5.0
Every beat of the film is just so, its portraiture as rich as the characters themselves are barely solvent. Telegraph
4.5
Can You Ever Forgive Me demands not our love for this supremely difficult person but rather our respect for her defiance of an unsympathetic world.
3.5
While it never quite finds enough of a voice to be considered a must see, Can You Ever Forgive Me is often as compelling as the fake letters Isreal wr .. The Young Folks
4.0
A moving hymn to outsiders, this thrives on two criminally good performances from Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant. It also confirms Marielle Hel ..
4.0
McCarthy and Grant make for a delicious pair of miscreants in Can You Ever Forgive Me, a memoir brimming with sharp wit and social observations. Screen Rant
4.5
Blowsy and boozy, Israel is as nubbly as her sweaters, but her longing for human attachment pierces through, up from beneath her own encrusted armour. The Globe And Mail
3.0
A thoroughly engrossing dark comedy...paints such an indelible portrait of this brusque, reckless, caustic, but deeply sad woman that you may be be wi .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
McCarthy makes a magnificent misanthrope, but Richard E. Grant, as a louche lush down on his luck, is the life of the party. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
McCarthy plays it straight, allowing her talent as an actress often hidden under the dreck for which she draws big paychecks to shine through. ReelViews
3.0
McCarthy delivers a fascinating performance, richly layered and restrained, and it fits perfectly into an accomplished picture. Blu Ray
5.0
McCarthy and Grant are both note perfect in their portrayal of two people at the end of their rope who have no business being friends, or getting away .. Chicago Reader
3.8
Theres more to Lee than her personality and her crimes, but McCarthy, the screenplay, and director Marielle Heller never try to turn the character int .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
If McCarthys Lee Israel never seems as horrible as we keep hearing she is, it is because the actress has allowed us in where others are denied access.
4.4
Can You Ever Forgive Me feels worn and lived in in a good way with a world of musty vintage tomes and bar room desperation given emotional life throug .. Usa Today
3.8
...an erratic yet mostly rewarding drama that benefits substantially from its stars completely eye opening performance. Reel Film Reviews
3.8
Its not a flat movie, by any stretch of the imagination but its not bubbly...they all work together well... You Tube
3.0
This weeks films Green Book 12A, 130 mins Can You Ever Forgive Me 15, 106 mins Stop me if youve heard this one before.In Peter Farrellys odd couple ro .. The Times
4.0
The revelation of McCarthys turn is that shes just allowed to be, without apology, without schmaltz. The Times
3.0
Lee Israel and Jack Hock come across as scoundrels that we have some sympathy for. They are crooks, but their victims are, for the most part, not enti .. Lariat
2.5
The film twists itself in knots to make Israel seem like the victim of her own crimes, but this mainly amounts to McCarthy moping around in a Kathy Ge .. News Review
4.5
Engaging from start to finish. (Full Content Review for Parents Profanity, Sexual Content, etc. also Available) Screen It
5.0
The screenplay by Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whitty is well structured, witty and poignant. The funniest moments tend to be the most painful or humili .. Independent
4.0
Believe the Oscar buzz for Melissa McCarthy in this true story of an out of work author who took up forgery to pay the bills. McCarthy shows she has w .. Rolling Stone
3.5
McCarthy is excellent... Its a dark performance thats still hilarious, as Lee refuses to tone down her cynicism for anyone. Shadows On The Wall
3.5
Can You Ever Forgive Mes turn of events have a flair of tragedy, but the specificity with which Israels misery is wrought speaks to the true nature of .. Pop Matters
3.5
McCarthys performance notwithstanding, Can You Ever Forgive Me is a modest film... Its also effortlessly entertaining. Pop Matters
1.5
An impressive showcase for McCarthy, giving her a role that tests her dramatic chops without being humor free, and that puts her in a precarious situa .. The Wrap
4.5
Can You Ever Forgive Me is that rare movie you never want to end, a film about broken people, loners who hover on the fringes, who scavenge whats left .. The Wrap
4.4
McCarthy hits a career high in this funny sad film about a talented miscreant. News Day
2.0
I have to admit the subtlety and fullness of her performance in this film did hit me as a shock to the system. Cs Monitor
4.4
Can You Ever Forgive Me...hits hardest as a drama about human desperation and survival. New York Post
3.8
McCarthy offers an excellent performance as Lee, tempering her usual over the top comedic style while retaining her wit, and burying herself in a frum .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
Heller delivers a solid movie with fantastic acting, creativity and engagement. Az Central
4.5
For the most part, this is a nicely sharp character comedy that openly admires Israels intelligence and resourcefulness and relishes the ingenuity of .. Npr
3.8
brilliantly paired with Grant, the salt to his sugar, and they both have a chance this year to win Oscars, or nominations at the very least. Toronto Star
4.0
Its a sad, sometimes funny, always intriguing tale, an extreme example of the way biographers can live their subjects lives vicariously. Daily Mail
4.5
A wry, bittersweet but profoundly affecting cinematic experience. Film Inquiry
4.5
Its a great story (true of course) and the idea of a renegade biographer with a religion of caustic wit embellishing letters of famous literary figure ..
4.0
Melissa McCarthy might just win an Oscar in this poignant, engrossing crime caper, along with Richard E. Grant. Susang Ranger
5.0
completely disappears into the character and personality of Lee Israel age, stringy masculine hair, sardonic grimace, reading glasses and all with a r .. Observer
4.0
Marielle Heller has once again constructed a fascinating character portrait that requires multiple viewings to truly appreciate the depth of its centr .. Flickering Myth
5.0
Can You Ever Forgive Me is truly a tribute to the complexity, depth and bittersweet hues of humanity, as understood from the position of two older, qu .. Flim Threet
4.5
It is a fiercely composed, historically informed, and richly textured film, as insightful regarding the particularities of the protagonist as it is on .. New Yorker
3.0
Michelle McCarthy and Richard E. Grant are the Stan and Ollie of forgery purveyors. Boston Herald
5.0
In Israel, McCarthy crafts out a complicated, sometimes unlikeable woman. Express
2.0
Can You Ever Forgive Me moves from a potentially self serving farce to the heartbreaking tale of an artist haunted by alcohol abuse, depression, and p .. The Film Stage
4.0
Awards season is always full of biopics like this, but it would be unwise to let this movie pass you by, because its one of the better ones. Bullz-Eye
4.4
Its been a while since Ive enjoyed spending so much time with someone so unpleasant. Boston Globe
5.0
Its a great New York movie. Its a great film about friendship. Its also a great cat movie (if thats your bag). The Irish Times
4.0
That Grant is coasting, however, doesnt make his performance any less sublime. Standard
4.5
Can You Ever Forgive Me captures the clumsiness of the human heart. Pajiba
4.5
What surprised most about Can You Ever Forgive Me is its quiet and radical queerness. Pajiba
4.4
The movie leaps over author biopic clichs to become something incredible. Movie Freak
2.0
Its not a rebirth for McCarthy, but its an awakening, and a reminder of what she can do when she dives into a project worthy of her talents. Detroit News
4.4
McCarthy clearly feels a connection to Israels outsider artistry, her utter commitment to become someone else for a few stolen moments, and her pride .. Groucho Reviews
4.4
A fascinating portrait of a flawed person driven to do a bad thing, and kind of not feeling sorry about it. Aisle Seat
4.0
Under the consummate direction of Marielle Heller... Can You Ever Forgive Me is funny, poignant, insightful and surprisingly endearing. Especially con .. Herald Sun
3.0
Its likely that the draw for many will be the woman who gets top billing, and rightly so, but shes blessed with a fascinating role to play, and a hell .. Consequence Of Sound
4.5
A delightfully misanthropic buddy heist thats both solemn and light on its feet. Vox
3.0
Israel, as noted by her own writing, had a caustic wit that works with McCarthys comedic talents. The Play List
4.4
When youre a slob and youre not, youre just pathetic and disgusting. Film Freak Central
4.0
Grant and McCarthy have a disreputable chemistry that works like cognac on a winters night, warming the film from the inside out. Its okay to get drun .. Now Toronto
4.5
Melissa McCarthy shines in a biopic regarding one of the most entertaining crime stories in literary history. Film School Rejects
3.5
There are many films that portray the writing life, but not many that can be accused of realism. Anybody contemplating a literary career should be sat .. The Age
3.0
The camaraderie, humor, and bittersweetness of the finale cant overcome the strangeness of Lees fate, which doesnt feel like fitting justice.
5.0
A film thats difficult to fault: funny, sad and smarter than a Dorothy Parker put down. Cine Vue
3.0
It is clearly intended as awards bait for its star, but is also perfectly satisfying as a slow burn crowd pleaser Cine Vue
4.0
Director Marielle Heller offers a heartfelt and subtly devastating true story of loneliness and desperation. Mirror
4.0
Grant injects a mix of charmer and rotter into Jacks hustling, but its McCarthys prickly, vulnerable and bravely egotistical Lee who seals the films d .. Games Radar
4.0
Strictly speaking, Can You Ever Forgive Me isnt a buddy movie, but the two leads and their characters work so well together, thats basically what youv .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
Everything performance, script, direction, cinematography works in perfect concert. Lw Lies
3.0
Melancholic, indeed dour, with a colour palette of (too much) brown and grey ... Luckily, the film has a few joltingly interesting twists and turns, a .. Abc
4.5
film is a triumph of understatement as well as a moving reflection on the many ways people shut themselves off from a world that seems to have closed .. Abc
4.0
This is a neat little film bringing to light Israels fascinating story, with excellent performances making it an enjoyable literary romp. Nz Herald
4.5
This all sounds sad, I know, but theres warmth underneath, thanks to Israels friendship with the charming, equally self destructive Jack Hock (Richard .. The Stranger
4.0
We cant believe the two got away with it for so long. But simultaneously we will them on. Ft
4.0
There are lots of jokes, but also surprising moments of pathos in this lively, funny, beautifully animated film. Independent Ie
5.0
The power also comes from a pitch perfect performance from Melissa McCarthy. Independent Ie
4.5
However, the film belong to both Grant and McCarthy. His performance and character remind one of his seminal 1987 black comedy Withnail and I.... whil .. Stuff
4.0
The director is Marielle Heller, whose first film, 2015s The Diary of a Teenage Girl, was an odyssey of moody period detail, darkly biting satire, and .. Film Racket
4.0
Can You Ever Forgive Me is a great biopic that knows exactly what it wants to focus on and develops it with care and accuracy.
4.4
...immensely sad, the story of a woman who deep down desires companionship but just isnt wired to accept it. Larsen On Film
4.5
Its a bracing thing to watch. Yet Heller also knows just when to soften her touch; one leaves Can You Ever Forgive Me feeling more consoled than depre .. Vanity Fair
4.5
The fact that the film is all the more compelling for its lack of traditional action is down to Hellers skilfull directing, and the script, which crac .. Refinery 29
4.0
Olivia Colman will in due course be appearing as Elizabeth II in The Crown, surely a role of a very different hue to her portrayal of Queen Anne in Yo .. The Arts Desk
4.0
Its a classic odd couple comedy with some real pathos hidden between the quips. The Arts Desk
1.5
Lee demands our pity and attention and you hate yourself for liking such a fundamentally horrible person. The Sun
4.5
Yet Lee, played with unerring wit and ferocious verve by Melissa McCarthy, turns out to be terrific company; so does her raffish companion in crime, J .. Wsj
4.0
Not just an intriguing character study of a talented but difficult writer of one New York Time bestseller now on the skids, but also a perceptive cons .. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
A delve into bitterness, loneliness, and self destructive tendencies, yet told with a big booming heart. Matts Movie Reviews
4.0
Melissa McCarthy convincingly transforms into a woman with all rough edges in this comedy about a literary forger thats black as pitch. The Filmy Ap
2.0
McCarthy takes you along on a fascinating character arc in which Israel morphs from put upon loser to a level of importance the author could never hav .. Patriot Ledger
3.8
Rather than embrace broad styles like comedic or dramatic, McCarthy taps into emotions that span both genres. Film
4.0
This is a story about mean and unpleasant people, and it stays that way right to the end and is all the better for it. Scmp
3.0
Audiences are likely form different opinions about Lee Israel but hopefully they can all agree that this is one of the years best films. The Film Pie
5.0
At times Can You Ever Forgive Me is actually quite funny and of course McCarthy is great in those scenes but shes equally effective in the darkest, mo .. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
The one thing this film cant do is give us a reason to like Lee Israel. Punch Drunk Critics
4.5
They find the right balance of dark comedy and underlying sympathy for a character who exhibits little of the slapstick confidence McCarthy is known f .. Straight
2.0
Melissa McCarthys bid for dramatic cred is just nasty enough to be enjoyable, thanks hugely to Richard E. Grants gleeful turn as a dimwitted but high .. Sandiego Reader
1.5
While the story is entertaining enough to watch unfold, the film misses the mark. We Live Entertainment
5.0
Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant give Oscar worthy performances in this beautifully realized true story about author Lee Israel who forged celebr .. Dead Line
4.5
As Lee, McCarthy offers a committed, slightly corny case for the dramatic viability of her post Bridesmaids superstardom. Film Comment
4.0
Its a fairly standard biopic heightened by an unflinching lead performance. One Room With A View
0.5
Melissa McCarthy is virtually unrecognizable while portraying New York writer turned forger Lee Israel in Can You Ever Forgive Me Solzy At The Movies
4.5
Its a wicked, witty treat, with Melissa McCarthy playing Israel as an unapologetically unlikable protagonist, and batting around some truly delicious .. Flavor Wire
3.8
McCarthy and Grant are two peas in a pod, sensationally committed and ruthlessly dedicated, and should be the full worth of an admission ticket. Awards Circuit
4.0
Melissa McCarthy gives a brilliantly calibrated performance that should see her touted on the awards circuit. Bitly
4.0
Heller delicately balances whip smart acerbic wit and tragedy, as we are plunged into the inner life of a troubled writer... a melancholic, smart, cau .. The Skinny
4.0
Its a worthy concluding chapter, especially when Toothless falling in love leads to an unexpectedly bittersweet twist. Scots Man
3.0
Its a great showcase to date for Melissa McCarthys dramatic acting abilities, a finely tuned, nimbly crafted portrait of a life in decline, of a human .. No La
3.0
Maintaining an audiences sympathy for a character through their most fumbling, frustrating lows requires compassion and clarity of purpose, both of wh .. Film Avclub
4.5
Can You Ever Forgive Me is an exquisitely drawn character study, and one of those wonderful, wild, I cant believe this really happened biopics. But mo .. The Daily Beast
4.5
That doesnt leave a lot of room to reflect on the relative value of literature or the commodification of reputation, but its an honest and wry account .. The Ooh Tray
4.0
Working from a sharp script by Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whitty (adapted from Israels own memoir), director Marielle Heller turns this strange real l .. What So
3.5
When McCarthy is onscreen with costar Richard E. Grant, who plays moth eaten boulevardier Jack Hock, the movie becomes a study in big screen comic che .. reason
3.5
The kind of thing that just works, without flash or ingenuity, but strong in snugly fitted craftsmanship. Alternate Ending
4.5
Can You Ever Forgive Me is a misanthropes character study, a candid revelation of a shocking literary scandal, and a brilliant performance from Meliss .. Lainey Gossip
4.4
By the movies too quick end, all you want is to hang out with these two just a little bit longer... Seattle Times
3.0
CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME is a misguided and, frankly, a dull attempt at framing an undesirable character. Fresh Fiction
5.0
An acerbic alcoholic whos spent a lifetime burning bridges, Israel doesnt have much of a support system. Seven Day Svt
3.5
Can You Ever Forgive Me is delightful and brings us an alluring true story far from the fiction that any author can possibly imagine. Black Girl Nerds
4.5
Heller may only have two movies to her name, however shes a perceptive, probing and generous director, giving her characters the space they need to sh .. Concrete Play Ground
4.5
Heller does do a fine job of showing the physicality of Israels morally dubious work. Bfi
4.5
McCarthy and Grant give awards worthy performances under Marielle Heller in this superbly entertaining rumination on what constitutes art... and how t .. Original Cin
4.0
The achievement shared by McCarthy and Heller is to make us understand this woman and, furthermore, to make us care about her. The Australian
4.5
This might be the only movie to captivatingly make my pulse pound over someone searching through letters at an archive. Thats how strong this movie is .. Rendy Reviews
1.5
It would be a cautionary tale if it wasnt also damnably sentimental in the peculiar vein of media accounts that seek to justify the behavior of a part .. National Review
4.5
For what could have been a sordid and interior little yarn, Can You Ever Forgive Me positively glows. New States Man
4.5
Their shared air of bristling odium and the vaudeville of dipsomania supply two of the most memorable malcontents in an age. New City Film
4.0
For instance, Disney animation was promoting diversity long before it became the thing it is now and have often confronted its loveable characters wit .. Tiny Url
3.0
The performances are what make the movie worth seeing. Every one of them is a gem. Movie Mom
5.0
While the details of Can You Ever Forgive Me dont follow the story with complete accuracy, screenwriters Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whitty do a tremen .. Cinema Sight
4.5
McCarthy is a powerhouse who isnt afraid to teeter between being deeply sympathetic and completely repellent. Its a performance that brings out the es .. Trespass Mag
4.0
Its a triumph of theater, film, and writing to take an incredibly annoying character and reveal the humanity and sadness in her to the point where it .. Theepoch Times
4.0
Melissa McCarthy took a character who is so complex and turned it into her greatest role yet.
4.5
Heller has the best quality a filmmaker can have: the ability to direct actors. Fw Weekly
5.0
Can You Ever Forgive Me is a breakthrough for McCarthy and a highlight of the movie year. Datebook Sfchronicle
4.4
simply one of the best actors working today, and it didnt take a drama to see that. Can You Ever Forgive Me most sings or rather, grumbles spectacular .. Ap News
3.8
Russell, often cast as amiable goofballs (22 Jump Street, Everybody Wants Some!!), Film Frenzy
5.0
Can You Ever Forgive Me.Melissa McCarthy a wicked wonder in this compelling true story set in 1990s New York City. Us Magazine
5.0
Melissa McCarthy as Lee Israel transforms from comedy queen to dramatic actress. McCarthy is gifted. Period. Richard E. Grant as Israels partner in cr .. Wp Me
4.5
Marielle Hellers second feature film is, like her first, filled with complex and intriguing characters who are presented to us as just that. Culture
0.5
He doesnt elevate Can You Ever Forgive Me so much as make it whole. Mid West Film Journal
3.8
Its an intimate, measured character study, kind of like a good book you might spend a weekend curled up with, wondering where the time went. Tulsa World
1.5
Much like its protagonist, the films occasional missteps in its attempts at survival are, well, easy enough to forgive. Washington City Paper
5.0
Can You Ever Forgive Me is a true story that is too good to be true, a precious literary footnote that captures precisely the poisonous nature of unfu ..
4.5
Easily one of the best films of the year, Marielle Hellers Can You Ever Forgive Me sports career best performances from Melissa McCarthy and Richard E .. Tomand Lorenzo
1.5
It doesnt hammer anything home. There is no heavy handed exposition, no back stories. The characters arrive as is. Spectator
4.4
Mischievous and darkly compelling. McCarthys penetrating performance as a flawed feminine wonder corrosively stuck in her ambitious misdeeds in the na .. Screen Anarchy
4.5
Ornery and salty as the film is, it has a cool counterpoint of loneliness to it. And it shows how lost even the recent past is. Metro Active
4.0
Wraps up just a bit too conveniently, making it the best feel good movie about loneliness and despondency ever made. Richard Crouse
3.5
While Grant is lovely (he always is), this is most surprising due to McCarthy, who hasnt been this good in about 10 years,. Adelaide Review
4.5
McCarthy plays Israel with such perfect nuance you can almost smell her bad breath through the screen. World Wng
4.5
Im not sure that theres any great moral to be drawn from all this, but Can You Ever Forgive Me entertains right up until an end that suggests that Isr .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.0
The movie is primarily a comedy, albeit one with dark edges and a melancholic center, starring Melissa McCarthy and directed by Marielle Heller (The D .. Crooked Marquee
4.5
This is a powerful and well crafted story which definitely deserves to be told, and.... the movie should continue to be a presence deep into awards se .. Geek Girl Authority
4.5
Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whittys script... portrays that world of collectors and memorabilia with warmth and melancholy.
2.0
Marielle Hellers Can You Ever Forgive Me is the rarest of comedies, as lovely as it is scabrous... The Film Experience
4.5
McCarthy isnt often given roles that showcase her serious acting chops but when she is, she always hits a home run. Screen Zealots
3.8
Grant and McCarthy are well on their way to deserved Academy Award nominations for their full bodied work here. Hollywood News
4.5
McCarthy said she purposely resisted toning down Lees antisocial, caustic, angry and miserable attributes. It is striking, then, that McCarthys award .. Kdhx
4.5
McCarthys Lee is the most sensitively and complexly balanced character of her career. The Week
4.0
The sophisticated story coscripted by Nicole Holofcener... merits the Oscar nomination it is likely to get for best adapted screenplay. Aarp
4.5
A superb tragicomic performance, cannily nuanced and vanity free. Saportare Port
3.8
A dual showcase for colorful, albeit reclusive, late author Lee Israel and for Melissa McCarthy, who disappears into her potentially career redefining .. The Film File
5.0
Some may be surprised by the depth of McCarthys work here, but this really shouldnt be surprising. In her best comedic creations, the actress can deli .. Parade
3.5
Melissa McCarthy gives the performance of her career, while Richard E. Grant is outstanding. One of the best cinematic duos of the year.
4.5
A biopic about biographer and literary forger Lee Israel that enters the pantheon of painfully acute cinematic portraits of writers. L.A. Biz
4.5
Can You Ever Forgive Me is a pleasure to watch even as you witness Israels world crumbling around her. Some of McCarthys finest work to date. FlickDirect
4.3
Its frankly astounding that no one has thought to cast McCarthy as a surly, cocky, hard drinking, foul mouthed writer before Can You Ever Forgive Me The Gate
3.5
Theres a romance plot between Israel and a book seller named Anna (Dolly Wells) that doesnt really go anywhere. Entertainment Ie
1.5
We give McCarthy well deserved praise for taking on a role so unusual for her and so different than anything shes done. Movies and Shakers
4.0
Even if the audience knows shes doomed, the fun is infectious while it lasts. Metro Weekly
4.4
McCarthy channels the pugnacious anger of some of her comic characters into Lee, and it turns out to be a perfect fit. Movie Cricket
3.8
The film is based on Israels own confessional memoir of the same name, and yet it doesnt hold back in depicting her myriad flaws. From the Front Row
4.5
Who would have believed a film about an acerbic misanthrope, played by an actress known for her raucous comedies, could be so moving, intimate and ult .. At Home In Hollywood
4.5
A revelatory performance by McCarthy in a role unlike the ones that made her a star... reveals a whole new emotional depth, a secret raw melancholy th .. Vogue
4.5
Jack is play acting and theres certainly something of the luvvie about him. Caution Spoilers
1.5
Its more Oceans 11 than Goodfellas with the montages and the banter between Israel and her friend/fence Jack Hock. Monsters And Critics
3.5
Its a drab movie not emotionally but aestheticallyand thats exactly the point. Film Monthly
3.0
A cynical and clever combination of dark comedy and drama that builds on the narratives stranger than fiction premise with a pitch perfect tone. Sa Current
4.0
McCarthy proves she can do dark comedy and drama just as well as she does slapstick. Bust
2.0
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4.0
Set Israels curmudgeonliness against the unbridled zeal and charm Grant brings to his character, and a compelling odd couple on the skids is born. Maddwolf
4.5
With a career best performance from Melissa McCarthy, Can You Ever Forgive Me is one of the years biggest surprise packages. The Jam Report
4.0
Can You Ever Forgive Me is an instantly iconic NYC flick, though this one is centered on two queer characters, giving us more diverse subjects than in .. Student Edge
3.0
Heller (The Diary of A Teenage Girl) again showing a great knack for visually intimate drama, hasnt even come close to reaching her artistic peak, but .. Worldo Free L
3.8
Can You Ever Forgive Me is the film weve all been waiting for from McCarthy, and the quality and the wait is well worth forgiving for. 812 Film Reviews
4.5
Hellers tight direction is wonderful with every aspect combining to deliver a superb movie and McCarthy and Grant together are pure, majestic dynamite .. What I Watched Tonight
3.0
Hellers film is the perfect matinee for a book club seeking cinema. Silver Screen Riot
1.5
fits quite comfortably in the skin of a homely cat lady with a knack for unsolicited ghostwriting, spewing sarcasm and radiating belligerence. Digital Journal
5.0
Grant is irresistible as ever but this is also McCarthys finest role to date. Metro News
5.0
Melissa McCarthy gives the performance of her career and Richard E. Grant is terrific. Director Marielle Heller has a keen eye for detail from the boo .. Victoria Advocate
5.0
Director Marielle Hellers latest brings out the best in both Melissa McCarthy and co star Richard E. Grant in a story almost too bizarre to believe. I ..
4.5
Shot in drab browns and greys that evoke the mustiness of Lees closed off life, this dramedy is nevertheless textured and complex, thoughtfully addres .. Hot Press
5.0
A shocking story that touches on themes like creation, punishment, guilt and an artists frustration in a transcending way.
4.5
The gay best friend is a tired clich, but its hard to begrudge Richard E. Grant a role hes having so much fun playing. Daily Public
4.0
Lee would do just about anything to help her cat. So if youre hooked by this one single thread of connection, youre committed to processing the fur ba .. Ex Press
4.0
Melissa McCarthy has a shot at an Oscar nomination ... for her portrayal of disgraced writer Lee Israel. In a just world, Heller would land somewhere .. Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.0
The story may be mostly true, but the movie makes it believable. It contains no flashbacks, no explanations, just narrative drive and character exposi .. Book & Film Globe
4.4
Can You Ever Forgive Me combines elements of a caper thriller, smart New York comedy and sobering drama, with a revelatory performance by McCarthy as .. Madison
4.4
Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant deliver awards worthy performances in this powerful gem. Play Boy
3.0
There isnt enough in McCarthys performance to embellish that into her character either. The Digital Fix
4.5
Based on Lee Israels actual memoir, Can You Ever Forgive Me feels emotionally and historically authentic throughout. Lagniappe Mobile
4.5
McCarthys funny, too, and not in that type cast way shes been forced to play since Bridesmaids. Im talking about subtle, piercing humor. Auto Straddle
4.0
It might be a little soft on its protagonist, but Can You Ever Forgive Me is such a likeable movie that its difficult not to fall under its spell. VultureHound
4.5
In recent years, weve seen a number of anti heroes, but its rare to have an anti heroine. Lee is an unlikely heroine, to say the very least. And, as L .. Womens Voices For Change
4.5
got great material... The movie does a good job at casting that shame on you... you just feel bad to be there with her. Double Toasted
4.4
Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant blend comedy and drama in this true story of literary forgery by two top female filmmakers in director Marielle .. Imdb
4.5
McCarthys effortlessly ornery performance proves yet again that shes capable of shifting between comedy and drama at a moments notice. Sd City Beat
4.4
A literary, insightful, and witty script by Nicole Holefcener and Jeff Whitty and is directed with a pitch perfect tone and an evocative sense of plac .. Baltimore Magazine
4.0
Hellers expeditious direction and consistent storytelling potentiate both the gravitas and the titillation of an amusing biopic. Always Good Movies
4.5
Hellers film is like any of the letters that Lee modifies: a miniature that offers enormous pleasures in each line with a fantastic interaction betwee .. Butaca Ancha
3.1
And McCarthys curmudgeonly Lee and Grants fizzy Jack make a delicious odd couple. Good Times
1.5
Can You Ever Forgive Me resonates as a historical snapshot as well as de glamorization of the most misrepresented profession in cinema. Bitch Media
5.0
This is tough stuff sensitively delivered via compelling performances. What She Said Radio
5.0
Lees anti social, brusque personality and heavy drinking dont help matters either. We Are Movie Geeks
4.0
Marvel how effortlessly and believably McCarthy portrays loneliness, contempt, fear, and more without saying a word or falling on her ass for gags. Every Movie Hasalesson
4.0
Dismissed as old hat by her agent (Jane Curtin), abrasive boozer Lee isnt an easy sell, a fact of which shes unrepentantly aware.
4.5
What makes Forgive such a joy to watch is the attention and love given to Lee, her frenemy Jack Hock... and her world. Patheos
4.5
She doesnt care that its through illegal means, Israel loves being a beloved author once again.
3.5
Until recently, John M. Urbancich, former and first Executive Editor of CriticsChoiceMovies , reviewed films and wrote related features and celebrity .. Jmuvies Blog Spot
4.5
Its the most unlikely platonic story of love and friendship, and thats very attractive to play. Bay Area Reporter
2.0
Can You Ever Forgive Me is a solid portrait of a talented writer who lost sight of herself in the words of others.
4.5
This isnt to say Can You Ever Forgive Me is a gloomy experience, in fact its actually quite funny, with McCarthys knack for biting one liners utilised .. Brisbanista
4.5
Her subtle reactions reveal so much of Lees brash personality and damaged soul that she turns this darkly funny tale about an oddball into a biting po .. Awfj
4.5
More than enough evidence that McCarthy is the real deal as she closes off her usual buoyant avenues of emoting for a darker, morose and complex perso .. Awfj
4.5
In director Marielle Hellers Can You Forgive Me Melissa McCarthy delivers one of the best on screen portraits of a writer because she nails real life .. Newport This Week
4.0
Is It Worth Your Trip to the Movies Its quite funny if youre a Tiffany Haddish fan.
4.5
The chemistry between Grant and McCarthy push this film to the next level. Pólvora
5.0
Heller directs the story of a woman who could be considered problematic, unlikeable or difficult, with engaging charisma that lets you laugh only to m .. Culture Whisper
4.5
A dynamic package by director Marielle Heller. This is one that should not be missed.
2.0
Melissa McCarthy is nothing short of miraculous in a serious role, albeit without shedding her skill at deadpan humor. Big Apple Reviews
4.5
McCarthys interpretation is a detailed study of how fear becomes the force that paralyzes the professional growth of this writer and at the same time .. El Nuevo Día (Puerto Rico ..
5.0
The story unfolds as if peeling away layers, one supporting another, complicated with subtle tones to bring you into the Israels life and emotions. Th .. Reel Honestre Views
4.0
Israel is anti social and aggressive but you do find yourself rooting for her. Big Issue
2.0
Its a solid movie that never quite becomes a thought provoking one. AXS.com
4.5
Melissas McCarthy playing Lee Israel is no forgery, its the real thing. She gives a powerhouse, poignant, weaved in with her comedic caustic wit, awar .. Showbiz 411
1.5
n the true story Can You Ever Forgive Me, McCarthy gets serious, and gives her best and most surprising performance in years. (Yes Melissa, you are fo .. Mulling Movies
4.0
McCarthy throws herself into this true story taking us for a ride, even as the character pushes away everyone in her life and makes many questionable ..
1.5
Can You Ever Forgive Me offers a feminist counter citation to Orson Welless pseudo documentary F For Fake (1976). Another Gaze
3.5
The film has its entertaining moments and some comical one liners McCarthy cant help but deliver no matter how dramatic the role... Ff2 Media
4.5
Melissa McCarthys brave performance, Charlize Theron like acting jewel, deserves an Academy Award nomination. Films In Review
2.0
Featured: TIFF 2018 Daily Dispatch Day 11 Were now on the cusp of the last weekend of the Toronto International Film Festival and the films are beginn .. In Session Film
4.0
Can You Ever Forgive Me is the buddy comedy nobody knew they wanted. It is charming, understated and in parts utterly heartbreaking. The Jewish Chronicle
4.5
Based on Richard Fords novel, this queasy domestic crisis tale doesnt go where you might expect, with mother and child bravely pulling together to sur .. 48 Hills
1.5
An echt New York eccentric, Lee Israel onscreen has been remolded into a generically grumpy outcast, one whose miseries seem to stem from that catch a .. 4 Columns
4.5
A terrific film, with a lot to say about ingenuity and loneliness. France 24
1.5
Its refreshingly unusual, to say the least, for a major studio picture to deliver an empathetic portrait of a bitter, middle aged lesbian that has lit .. The Monthly
5.0
The great pleasure of the film is its metatextual layers, as the legends of Forrests exploits seem to meld with those of Redford himself. Vice
4.0
Melissa McCarthys tour de force. A delicately directed film around a not so delicate main character in a fresh and beautiful New York. Seventh Art Studio
3.0
demands we sympathise with the sad and seedy duo while giving us little reason to like them The Sunday People
4.0
Ben Is Back successfully skirts cliches and subverts addiction drama conventions, but it eventually veers into quasi thriller territory built around t .. The News International (Pa ..
4.5
No one does dissolute hubris with as much charm as Grant, and his ebullience is the perfect foil to the misanthropic McCarthy. West Word
4.5
Can You Ever Forgive Me is mostly a good time about bad behavior. Epgn
3.5
A quietly moving account of a turbulent friendship with two of the years most unexpectedly charming performances from both McCarthy and Grant. Gay Essential
4.0
On paper, its a pretty uninteresting heist movie better suited to the Coen Brothers but, in reality, this is a heart wrenching and relatable portrait .. Frame Rated
4.5
a captivating film about two unforgivable tricksters who will forge their way into your heart whether you like it or not. Quelle Movies
4.0
McCarthy and Grant give the performances of their lives in a fascinating literary crime saga that blends caustic wit and pathos with aplomb.
4.5
That McCarthy plays Israel with the fearful distrust of an abused dog creates a distinct relationship between viewer and subject: shes a protagonist t .. The NitPic
4.5
They made a charming if strange partnership, misfits and barflies, defiant scofflaws allied for illegal adventures. Sdgln
4.5
Melissa McCarthys turn at the serious bat in Can You Ever Forgive Me is something quite special. Los Angeles Blade



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