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Joe Bell
2021
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Joe Bell
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Average Rating
2.9
/5
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1.5
Our Take: Joe Bell is a perfectly watchable drama that stirs up a few bittersweet moments but never transcends its formulaic tearjerking melodrama.
Decider
4.5
Despite Joe travelling through visually astounding terrain, theres no joy in any of it.
The Guardian
4.5
Though it sometimes feels treacly and hackneyed, or even predictable,Joe Bell resists expectation, and where this true story ends up is far more poign ..
Los Angeles Times
0.5
Homosexuality is about sexuality, not just who you love, as disingenuous films designed to sway family values voters (e.g., Milk) keep insisting, and ..
Variety
1.5
Joe Bell never quite packs the dramatic punch the real life story deserves.
Chicago Sun Times
4.5
Hes affectionate; when hes not yelling about some nonsense, hes telling his two sons that he loves them.
Datebook Sfchronicle
4.5
Parents, grandparents, teens, and tweens should all watch this movie and truly take it all in.
Mama's Geeky
1.5
Reid Miller (center) | Quantrell D. Colbert/Roadside Attractions The portrait of Joes journey is less clear.
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