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Dumplin
PG13 (SINGAPORE)
2018
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Dumplin
Positive Reviews
42
Negative reviews
14
Average Rating
3.2
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3.0
While Dumplin eschews the messier elements of toxic mother daughter relationships, working class stress, and grief, it doesnt miss its mark in its exp ..
Den Of Geek
3.0
...theres so much willful, joyful uplift in the final scenes, its hard not to buy into every aphorism re upped from the classic Dolly playbook.
EW
4.4
Yes, a baton does get twirled and a tiara ready updo gets thoroughly sprayed.
Rogerebert
3.0
Willowdean needs to make some changes, but she doesnt need to be saved, a worthy and refreshing lesson to see in a film aimed so squarely at teen girl ..
Indie Wire
4.5
Dumplin has been so carefully calculated, its a wonder it plays as warmly and sincerely as it does.
Variety
2.0
It is boringly conventional, giving the sensation of having seen it all before, only this time with more glitter and higher hair.
The Guardian
2.5
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
1.5
And the romantic subplot, thank god, feels like an afterthought, albeit a touching one.
Vulture
1.5
Dumplin clings timidly to its YA roots, which are firmly on the unsophisticated side of the spectrum.
The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Its a promising, poignant crisis that the director Anne Fletcher swamps with gauzy sentimentalism and cutesy comedy, particularly once Will decides to ..
The New York Times
1.5
And as enjoyable as hearing the songs are, theres no real artistry to how theyre showcased.
3.0
Aniston doesnt make her character a villain, simply a mother who loves her daughter but doesnt know how to incorporate her into her pageant world.
The Young Folks
3.0
If theres anything this film should teach its audience, its that while you may not always have your act together, theres nothing a little Dolly Pardon ..
Cinema Blend
3.0
Netflixs Dumplin has an emotionally impactful message of self acceptance, wrapped in a charming coming of age story & steeped in Dolly Parton music.
Screen Rant
3.0
Fletcher pours on the empowerment message honey thick, leaving Dumplin only diverting in small doses, with most performances trying to create some sen ..
Blu Ray
4.5
Our Take: Dumplin is easily the best ugly cry Ive experienced all year.
Decider
4.5
Granted, its a little frustrating to watch someone with Macdonalds innate talent and star quality confined by the limits of a predictable script and u ..
The Wrap
3.5
Its a descriptive word like tall or blonde, and theres nothing shameful about it.
4.5
FULL DISCLOSURE: I am a pushover for movies that spoof beauty pageants.
Reel Talk Reviews
1.5
Macdonald doesnt significantly elevate the paltry material shes given, but Aniston adds layers of meaning and history to her even scanter part. (
Slate
4.5
Conclusion: Dumplin Dumplin isnt strictly a movie for people who dont conform to conventional beauty standards.
Film Inquiry
3.0
A smart ending keeps the focus on character and although there isnt very much depth to any of this, theres enough warmth and humour and fabulousness t ..
Eye For Film
3.0
Boys like Bo dont date girls like me, insecure Willowdean tells Ellen.
Susang Ranger
1.5
Read: Miss America 2.0the inner beauty pageant That doesnt mean its on board with them.
The Atlantic
1.5
A boy Willowdean works with comes on to her, but she doesnt have the self esteem to tell whether hes genuine.
Birth Movies Death
4.5
She understands that theres probably an inherent contradiction in hating these constricting beauty standards while still being bothered by them, but t ..
Pajiba
1.5
I know that you cant stand that your daughter looks like this, Willowdean says.
Cnn
3.0
But Dumplin still manages to be entertaining, and if it hammers on its message a little too often and a little too clumsily, its still a fun romp at h ..
Vox
3.0
Dumplin will mean a lot to a lot of young women who struggle to see themselves in TV and movies, and this feel good comedy reminds them that theyre be ..
The Play List
2.0
Unlike so many other coming of age stories starring overweight girls, Willowdeen doesnt try to lose weight to impress a boy or deflect bullies.
Now Toronto
4.5
Although its not perfect, Dumplin made my cold, prune like heart grow three sizes.
The Stranger
1.5
Director Anne Fletcher aims for the tear ducts, directing for maximum anguish, righteousness and/or schmaltz, and much of the Dumplin message arrives ..
Wsj
3.1
While Dumplin isnt a holiday film, its aw shucks sentimentality would be right at home on the Hallmark Channel.
3.8
Theres so much more to enjoy, from the nuanced work by Jennifer Aniston that ensures Rosies never a caricature of a pageant mom; to the warm and natur ..
Chicago Sun Times
3.0
It is virtually a shrine to Dolly Parton , but whats so bad about that Sweet and funny, with a terrific Jennifer Aniston and Danielle MacDonald.
Dead Line
4.4
Its fun, warms your heart and leaves you with a smile on your face.
Awards Circuit
4.5
Theres a deeper movie to be dug out of the recipe Dumplin is working from, but that thornier material isnt what the film is interested in.
Polygon
1.5
Cheesy, schmaltzy, weirdly shallow for a film that Is Making A Point, Dumplin is the worst of the Netflix factory line...and yet, at the same time, it ..
Lainey Gossip
4.0
Willowdean is a breath of fresh air: a plus sized character who doesnt spend the movie hating herself or trying to change her body and lose weight.
The Mary Sue
3.5
It is impossible to ignore comparisons to Disneys groundbreaking The Jungle Book, a film that works on almost every level.
Daily Film Fix
4.5
While imperfect, Dumplin asks not only its characters, but its audience to find loving common ground by admitting a simple truth.
Mash Able
4.0
Brilliantly adapted by Kristen Hahn and directed by Anne Fletcher, Dumplin will inspire any woman of any age to love who they are despite what society ..
Wp Me
4.5
Its a lesson worth learning, and Dumplin is a film well worth your time.
Culture
4.5
Its all charming and heartwarming stuff, comforting like a country tune.
Thril List
4.5
Dumplin is a movie that celebrates joie de vivre and radical acceptance among people who feel like outsiders.
Battleship Pretension
3.8
The film may have its occasional narrative flaws, yet ultimately emerges as a fulfilling feel good story with the happiest of vibes.
Film Festival Today
2.0
By Ryan Deto Dec 21, 2018 What better movie for our time than one that fetishizes a good nights sleep
Pgh City Paper
4.3
This is a very good movie that hits all the right beats its funny, its touching, its entertaining and it carries a real authenticity to it.
What I Watched Tonight
2.5
Dumplin does what it sets out to do, with little thematic flourish but a lot of sequins.
High Def Digest
3.0
Dumplin is cinematic comfort food. Its warm, filling, satisfying, and exactly what you expect.
Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
Also, Ive never seen Bex Taylor Klaus have so much fun on screen in my life. (
Auto Straddle
1.5
Its a rare moment that I can say a movie is better than the book from which its story sprung.
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
3.8
Keep an eye on this one, and if youre a Dolly fan, Im not sure what youre waiting for.
We Boughta Blog
3.0
Dumplin follows a recognisable pattern of Im not like the other girls coming of age movies, but thats not to say it doesnt work.
Culture Whisper
4.0
Its message isnt subtle, but as more and more girls are inundated with images of skinny Instagram influencers drinking flat tummy teas, it shouldnt be ..
Ff2 Media
3.2
Not as bad as it sounds, as it enables the release of some smart emoting, plenty of sequins and some satisfying homespun humor.
Sover
4.5
A delightful coming of age story thats as sassy and willful as the Dolly Parton tunes imbued within it.
Hannahhoolihan
4.5
In my eyes, represents a positivity I havent ever seen on a screen one that doesnt seek to change her body to fit in, but to change the world to find ..
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