Is Anybody There?

  • 2009


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Positive Reviews 58
Negative reviews 16
Average Rating 3.3/5
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3.1
The rest of Is Anybody There doesnt measure up to the Amazing Clarence and his young acolyte. Rogerebert
1.5
The talent and craftsmanship of Is Anybody There is ample, but it remains uncertain whether theres anybody here still interested in this all too famil .. Indie Wire
3.3
The tender rapport between this films two leads, 76 year old Michael Caine and 14 year old Bill Milner, is reason enough to see this sweet natured Bri .. Time Out
1.9
Despite this satirical undercurrent, American Utopia doesnt wallow in cynicism, and the closing stretch breaks through Byrnes many layers of postmoder ..
4.5
Caine is magnificent, and the film is worth a look for his contribution alone.
2.5
Mostly ages us through its sloggy, spoon fed narrative that has us, like its surrounding characters, just waiting for it all to be over. E Film Critic
3.0
He could have been on to a real winner; as it is, its charming, but slight, and you rather feel Son of Rambow got here first on the Thatcher era comin .. Telegraph
3.5
A finely drawn and gentle British drama propelled by another of the stars unforgettable screen portraits.
2.5
Is Anybody There, about an aging magicians friendship with a morose boy, requires us to repress any thoughts about stale material and keep Caines hear .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Caine leads an impeccable cast in a story that is as touching as it is funny, turning the mundane minutiae of fading lives into a vibrant display.
3.5
Its good stuff from Caine, an actor who often pretends that his craft is a simple application of practiced technique. Philly
3.8
Caine moves through the less than surprising story line, shaking things up not with an actorly flamboyance but with a heartbreaking sense of quiet tra .. Philly
3.0
A quirky coming of age drama that will draw you in with its spiritual undertow and delight. Spirituality And Practice
2.8
As a vehicle for Caine to do the crotchety old man routine...doesnt offer many new wrinkles to the mix. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Even Crowley, who seems to have a knack with overloaded material, cant quite bring the thing in for a safe landing in all the slush. Village Voice
2.8
I dont have any significant complaints about the film, but if I didnt see it I dont think I would have missed anything special. Sover
3.5
Caine plays in multiple registers here and he melds them all the curmudgeon, the mentor, the entertainer, the widower, the bewildered old man into a m ..
3.8
Pettys overuse of computer effects certainly doesnt help matters, and one ultimately cant help but label the movie a sporadically entertaining yet tho .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
only temporary You know the death haunted child and the life force embodying vieillard are bound to become buddies, but the director Crowley doesnt ma .. Independent
3.8
Sleight of hand doesnt work so well when your hands (and memory) are shaky. Rolling Stone
2.5
Is Anybody There provides an insightful and sensitive look at the pain of isolation and the connections between people, no matter their ages. Pop Matters
4.0
Well made, sharply written and superbly acted drama thats both darkly funny and powerfully emotional. View London
4.2
It is Caines seemingly effortless mastery, after a lifetime of acting, that is the real attraction here. Cs Monitor
3.1
While Caine is highly watchable, Is Anybody There limns all too familiar and schmaltzy territory for both coming of age films and movies with elderly .. New York Post
1.5
Alternating between the saturnine and the saccharin, Is Anybody There brings sweetness and light to a depressing subject. Film Journal International ..
3.8
It probably wouldnt work at all without . Hes so charismatic and so watchable that we can forgive the films occasional lapses in logic and storytellin .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
Writer Peter Harness has based his screenplay on his own childhood experiences, but personal doesnt necessarily translate to fresh. Boston
4.0
In contrast, Caines Clarence doesnt believe that life could get any worse. Smh
4.5
What Clarence doesnt revealor admit to himselfis that hes slipping into a state of senile dementia. Mountain X
2.3
At once predictable and implausible; so overplotted and overpopulated that the question isnt so much Is Anybody There as Why on earth are so many bodi .. Npr
4.4
Theres a touch of magic at play here but it is of the understated variety, delivering a finale that is unexpectedly hopeful, moving and emotionally sa .. Toronto Star
4.5
Caine and Milner, who was so unaffectedly good in Son of Rambow, play beautifully together, and the movie is about Edward coming to terms with life an .. Guardian
3.0
This sweet natured movie can nonetheless provide laughs and sharp insights, as well as a lump in the throat. Guardian
3.8
a quirky, sometimes schmaltzy British dramedy that mixes meaningful ruminations about growing old with broad black comedy Q Network
2.0
Its amiable and inoffensive, and Caine gives one of his most charming performances as the curmudgeonly conjuror; but I fear that in cinemas this is go .. Daily Mail
4.5
John Crowleys direction lies heavy on a work that is already burdened with stereotypes and TV sitcom material.
0.5
At the risk of sounding churlish, I have to admit the alleged charm of this comic misadventure eluded me totally. Observer
4.0
The film unfolds with such a fine balance of charm, humour and heartache that it is impossible to resist. Express
2.0
The sum of its gently amusing parts doesnt add up to a film likely to stay long in the heart or multiplex. Total Film
4.0
A triumphant true gem of a film with Michael Caine giving one of the finest performances of his career. Hollywood
3.5
Equal parts sweet and sour, Is Anybody There is a thoughtful little chamber piece with just the right amount of laugh out loud humor. Coles Mithey
2.5
At least, though, theres Caine as a not very good magician whos better at patter than prestidigitation (the one big trick he does try goes very wrong) .. Nj
3.5
A kid meets curmudgeon comedy that transcends its formulaic skeleton thanks both to the veteran actors charm and a smarter than average screenplay. Oregon Live
4.5
This well crafted film is given resonance and purpose with layers and layers of detail that make the bittersweet climax all the more heartwarming. Film Ink
2.5
Anne Marie Duff and David Morrissey, as Edwards parents, dont fare much better. The Age
4.0
If theres any justice, plenty of people will be there for this moving and life affirming film about death. Digital Spy
1.5
Strings together a series of sitcom situations, goes for easy laughs, and wastes some very fine actors as other residents in the home. Abc
3.8
This thoughtful, well crafted, modest little film is a pleasing example of generational intersections and the wisdom that flows both directions. Christianity Today
4.5
A combination of playful humor and gentle emotions connecting unlikely generations. Even if returning to the planet from the afterlife as a born again .. News Blaze
4.5
Is Anybody There works because of the chemistry between Caine and Milner ... Caine is fascinating to watch %u2013 at once snarky, impish and sad. Hollywood And Fine
2.0
Only the amusing attention to Eighties detail, such as Morrisseys New Romantic mullet haircut, and an entertaining grumpy old man impression from Cain .. The Sun
4.0
a bittersweet film about life, death, and magic. Its also one of Michael Caines best performances, and thats saying a great deal Killer Movie Reviews
2.2
Crowley is heading for a note of sympathy with this stuttering tale of universal heartache, but without needed substance and focus, theres nothing to .. Brian Or Ndorf
3.1
Unfortunately, nothing else in Is Anybody There quite equals the main performances. There are nice moments throughout, but it meanders a bit. We learn .. Js Online
3.0
Thought provoking and quietly impressive, its not a big movie but it is big hearted. Sky
2.0
The storys main elements are the stuff of broadbrush, bittersweet television drama. Entertainment Times Online ..
4.0
Its a tragic farce. There are moments of dramatic pudding when the anxieties and fears that Clarence and Edward share grind in opposite directions. Bu .. Entertainment Times Online ..
3.0
While life (and death) lessons are duly learned, this isnt quite the smother me with a saccharine pillow experience it promised to be. Metro
2.0
Its a film to respect or admire from a distance, rather than like or, you know, actually enjoy. Film4
2.5
The patrons of the old age home have small supporting roles and often steal the show with the comedic relief provided by sporadically funny moments. Entertainment Spectrum
4.5
When youve been an actor as long as I have, youre trying to get better, better, better.
4.0
Edward (Bill Milner) isnt just angry and lashing out at his parents. Orlando Sentinel
1.5
With two direct and developed lead performances from Michael Caine and young Bill Milner, it seems unfair to watch their efforts wasted on an uneven, .. Dark Horizons
1.5
All in all, too many flaws converge to make this other than a predictable and maudlin disappointment, and thats about it, really. Spectator
3.5
This is the sort of film you go to not much for its slight story but for a stunning performance from a veteran actor. Compuserve
5.5
Director John Crowley overestimates the comedic potential of daily life for the elderly and infirmed. Thankfully, the casual, unforced chemistry betwe .. News
2.5
Caine and Milner play off each other nicely, but theres nothing about the story or characters that feels fresh or unexpected. Metromix.com
3.1
so good its almost possible to forgive the abundance of clichs and shake off the sense that the entire storys been manufactured to hit whimsical notes .. Critics Notebook
3.5
These two lonely guys are clearly move made for each other, but this film allows them to be more complicated and less cuddly than the usual feel good .. Movie Mom
3.5
Like a good number of films, Is Anybody There is saved from being a routine offering by the presence of Sir Michael Caine. Kc Active
3.8
Worth seeing for Caine, who makes acting seem effortless, pleasurable and even noble. Gomemphis
4.0
Thanks to the superb turns from Michael and young Bill, plus a witty, well observed script, this is a real slow burner of a film incredibly moving but .. News Of The World
3.8
He doesnt really get to know any of them while theyre alive, until Clarence (Michael Caine) arrives. Washington Times
3.1
Is Anybody There devolves into a predictable yarn about a boy and a grandfatherly figure but adding Michael Caine to the mix means its still worth you .. Washington Times
4.0
Witty, poignant and very touching, this is the British comedy of the year. Daily Mirror (UK)
3.5
Caines magnificent curmudgeon doesnt have enough magic to dispel death, but he works miracles on a lost little boy, snapping him back to life with an ..
3.0
Caine and Milner go together like peas in a pod. Or, better yet, like bangers and mash. Theyre an odd couple, but they face life as one and its a rewa .. Courier Mail (Australia)
3.1
You dont need a Ouija board to suss out where all this is heading, but Is Anybody There counteracts its deficiencies predictability, sentimentality wi .. Miami Herald
1.5
Crowleys fatal flaw here is a fear of painting the old folks home as too grim, even as he strives at every turn to milk sentiment from death and dying .. Charleston City Paper
3.5
Despite this being a small film with a small budget the cast, including a never better Michael Caine, give it their all and turn in superb performance .. Heart London
3.0
Its a film that serves as a poignant reminder of how quickly time passes. The Australian
2.5
There doesnt seem to be any real purpose to telling this story. It doesnt enlighten us on the tasks of growing up or of growing old. Telegram
4.0
Is Anybody There proves that talent, not age, will ultimately define successful acting careers.



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