Labor Day

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  • 2014


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35 % Rotten
$ 20 Million
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Positive Reviews 69
Negative reviews 43
Average Rating 2.9/5
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2.2
Its a mostly colorless weepie, aiming for the mythic power of a Great American Novel, but achieving dramatic vagueness instead.Who is Brolins cuddly f .. Av Club
3.0
Suggests the experience of being pelted with a thousand supermarket paperbacks at once. Av Club
4.5
Between Maguires good natured folksiness, underscoring shadings of melancholic regret, and Griffiths quiet resilience, Henry seems quite the self awar .. Den Of Geek
3.8
Theres a certain elegant simplicity to the movies execution that maintains a spirit of familiarity but also keeps the material afloat. Indie Wire
4.0
You know a light guitar soundtrack will be put to use, and more likely than not, youll leave the picture a few laughs lighter, and maybe even a little .. We Got This Covered
3.0
Still, the film constantly plays against expectations.Reitmans skilled direction of the superb cast allows the ridiculous to become poetic, the artifi .. Austin Chronicle
4.5
Its not that Farhadi is being pointlessly opaque; hes simply, brilliantly mimicking the way real people communicate. Austin Chronicle
3.0
What keeps this out of Nicholas Sparks bumper paperback territory are terrific performances and Reitmans control of the drama. Time Out
2.0
The same cant be said for director writer Jason Reitman, whose sharp, cynical snap is nowhere to be felt. Time Out
1.0
Jason Reitmans tremulous romantic drama Labor Day is an unintentional howl a party movie begging for an audience armed with pie crusts, ropes, and a m .. Vulture
3.1
Nothing that writer director Jason Reitman has done up until now could have prepared viewers for Labor Day. Paste Magazine
1.9
Its hard to tell what Reitman who also wrote the script, based on the novel by Joyce Maynard intended here. Rogerebert
1.0
The movie doesnt lapse into manufactured drama, but it forgets to include any real drama, either.Everyones emotions seem repressed. E Film Critic
2.0
You wish that Reitman had brought the material under control or better yet, let its cheap manipulations and gushy eroticism run riot. Telegraph
2.0
Dir: Jason Reitman.Stars: Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin, Gattlin Griffith Theres craft, care and sensitivity in every frame of Labor Day, so why does the .. Telegraph
3.0
But if you buy into the emotions of longing and loss that Reitmans trying to explore in this mature step up, youll forgive its obviousness and embrace .. Cinema Blend
2.0
But Brolin and Winslet develop a nice connection, and we really do want to see their characters find happiness together. Ny Daily News
2.5
For some moviegoers, this will be a satisfying viewing experience and play out like the best Nicholas Sparks romance novel adaptation theyve ever seen .. Screen Rant
2.5
2 out of 4 stars Written by Jason Reitman Directed by Jason Reitman Starring Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin and Gattlin Griffith Classification PG Country .. The Globe And Mail
4.4
And it is a yarn.But its so full of passion, poetry, and humor that it becomes, for the time, quite real. Philly
4.0
Jason Reitman has fashioned an engaging coming of age film based on a novel by Joyce Maynard. Spirituality And Practice
2.2
A plodding, mushy melodrama in Nicholas Sparks mode might have been a labor of love for Reitman, but for the audience is just laborious. One Guys Opinion
2.5
And Labor Day, for all its filmmaking care and care worn performances, is nothing more than a beach book, inconsequential and utterly out of place in .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Its a corny premise, ideal for a Harlequin hangover, yet writer/director Jason Reitman takes the endeavor seriously, engaging in a sensorial ode to hu .. Blu Ray
3.0
Calling something a melodrama is a sneaky way of excusing its implausibilities on behalf of its juicy performances, which in this case Im more than wi .. Chicago Reader
1.9
Its rarely illuminating and occasionally creepy in its Oedipal undertones. Usa Today
2.0
The two films couldnt be more different: one is brutal and sad and very good, and one isnt. The Times
2.5
Of course, such worry covers children of both genders as well as a wide variety of real and potential issues from birth to well into adulthood. Screen It
4.0
Kate Winslet is fast cornering the market in playing long suffering American wives and single moms.The British actress follows up on roles in such qui .. Independent
2.5
Nothing against Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin and director Jason Reitman top talents all but my goodwill drowned while trying to swallow this treacly cock .. Rolling Stone
2.5
As the magical fugitive, Brolin maintains an underlying sense of danger for as long as the film will allow. The Wrap
4.0
Labour Day is a well made and superbly acted blend of thriller, romance, coming of age story and melodrama that is by turns suspenseful, charming and .. View London
2.5
Its also clearly oblivious to its camp potential.When Frank refires Adeles boiler, youll have to supply your own jokes. News Day
3.2
Jason Reitmans engagingly sappy Labor Day is being denigrated in some circles as a glorified Lifetime channel movie, but it would also not seem out of .. Cs Monitor
3.5
For the truth is, despite all of its emotional excesses, Labor Day works thanks to director Reitman, whos fast becoming known as a womans director, an .. Film Journal
1.0
Jason Reitman has directed some acerbic comedies, notably Up in the Air and the gloriously misanthropic Young Adult. The Guardian
1.0
But everything is played solemnly straight: and the outrageous implausibility of it all undermines any attempts at tension and suspense. The Guardian
3.0
Some critics have complained that the final reel takes a dive into melodrama, as if that were a bad thing, but the ending at least sends you out on a .. The Guardian
2.5
But theyre simply elevating inferior material.Its a wonder Fabio never made this movie. Az Central
1.3
Labor Day is a generic slab of escapist romantic Velveeta from, of all people, sharp witted Jason Reitman.This insipidly sentimental, hopelessly hokey .. Star Tribune
3.0
Whether his extended lesson in peach pie making is meant to be a metaphor for sex, I wasnt sure, but it is shot so sensually that it seems to belong i .. Daily Mail
1.5
The foundational assumption on which this movie is builtthat choosing to shelter that handsome, muscled fugitive from justice might just be the best i .. Slate
2.0
Reitman apparently expects us to take this at face value and the actors do their utmost to lend conviction to some unintentionally hilarious slush but .. Flim List
4.0
But Labor Days strengths outweigh its weaknesses, and in fact its flaws become part of its appeal. Empire
1.5
And in this movie bake off, Lowery produced something natural, airy and light with a lingering and unique flavour, while Reitmans effort feels too ful .. Eye For Film
3.0
Screenwriter/director Jason Reitman tackles this maudlin fantasy with gusto, filling it with flashbacks and telltale details in addition to the sugare .. Susang Ranger
5.0
With skillfully honed elements of a kidnapping thriller, a coming of age story and a florid hothouse romance, Labor Day delivers solid goods for every .. Observer
2.0
Ultimately, its such an uneven drama it leaves you dangerously devoid of emotion when its done, except for perhaps frustration. Common Sense Media
2.5
Labor Day is a film of many faults. Yet even if we never fully believe in Adele and Frank, we end up caring about them, and thats some kind of achieve .. Sf Gate
3.1
An amber color palette is matched with close ups of buzzing fans, brewing coffee, and beads of sweat, and this is all before the riveting, meticulousl .. Slant Magazine
4.5
Labor Day works best when it sticks to the wide eyed gaze of its prepubescent protagonist, conveying a simple, honest story that doesnt need to try to .. Slant Magazine
2.5
But Labor Day has been staged so handsomely, its actors delivering such alternately seductive and solemn performances, that the blame seems most fairl .. Washington Post
3.5
Labor Day seems designed for the crowd that devours Nicholas Sparkss romantic daydreams. The New York Times
4.0
Go with the flow and give in, like Adele herself, and you might be genuinely moved. Express
4.5
This is very much a different beast than his previous works, pushing comedy to the side for poignant drama and a surprising romance formed in the face .. The Film Stage
2.5
The movies make romantic balderdash easier to swallow in some ways but tougher in others. Chicago Tribune
2.5
In adapting Joyce Maynards romantic coming of age drama, Reitman attempts a serious change of tone and fumbles. Reeling Reviews
2.8
This sensual romance between Prison Biscuits Brolin and Lady Nightgown nearly succeeds in making an enjoyable Nicholas Sparks movie until an ending so .. Uproxx
1.0
Its elegant awards bait: Winslet was nominated for a Golden Globe, for the love of human bondage.Which is totally fine if you want to make falling in .. Flickfilosopher
2.0
The reveals are unintentionally hilarious and clumsily delivered. The Irish Times
5.3
A film as well acted and crafted as this shouldnt leave me wondering why I just spent two hours watching it. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
Explores very deep emotions, relationships, intimacy in a masterful way. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
Fair to say it works as a tearjerker.Reitman pulls off a deceptively straightforward romance that seems old fashioned given the current studio antipat .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
The movie contains elements of a thriller, a coming of age tale, and an overcooked love story but, although it frequently tries to re invent itself, L .. ReelViews
5.0
The nowadays seldom visited Hollywood womens picture receives an intelligent and emotionally potent modern treatment in Labor Day. Hollywood Reporter
1.0
It would be difficult to overstate just how much screen time is devoted to the pie making, and how aggressively the process is fetishized. The Atlantic
2.0
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1.5
This guy is consistently sharp with his reviews and he clearly loves film. Coles Mithey
4.5
The gentleness between characters is surprisingly touching; it makes the pain of a harsh remark cut more deeply. Los Angeles Times
2.5
To the extent that Adeles hunger for affection resonates with audiences, what emerges is a powerful if implausible romance. Variety
1.9
I suppose this fable of domestic desire is no more or less indulgent than the genre fantasies Henry enjoys, but Labor Days real world milieu makes all .. Groucho Reviews
3.5
Reitman is assisted by another strong performance by Winslet who once again proves she might be the second best living actress on the planet after Mer .. Hit Fix
3.5
Its an incredible step in a different direction for the 35 year old director. Hit Fix
4.4
The most crucial performance comes from Gattlin Griffith, who possesses a strikingly soulful quality that gives Henrys quandary even more weight.Every .. Aisle Seat
3.0
Most of the flaws arise from Reitmans clunky use of flashbacks, which often squanders a lot of hard earned narrative momentum for precious little retu .. Herald Sun
4.4
Its worth noting, too, that unlike many movies of this ilk, Bad Words manages to sustain its tone virtually from start to finish with the lack of chea .. Reel Film
3.8
But if youve forgotten that theres more to this man onscreen than his simple, commanding cowboy presence he reminds you again, in a quiet, forceful pe .. Nj
3.1
Director Jason Reitman leaves comedy and ventures into psychological thriller territory with Labor Day. Movie Habit
2.5
And the laughs would be welcomed, not the unintended kind that this film frequently summons. The Star
2.5
Unmotivated behavior and a clumsy earnestness make this a disappointing misstep from a normally reliable cast and director. Oregon Live
3.5
Which is too bad, because a good final product doesnt feel too far out of reach. Deseret News
5.0
Its an unusual relationship drama that teeters constantly on its edge of unpredictability, offering tension, humour and a great sense hope. Urban Cine File
0.5
Labor Day is somehow simultaneously both a bland thudding mess of non happenstance and an over the top soap opera fusillade of difficult to endure emo .. Ner Dist
4.0
Its a serious romantic drama and people looking for quirky laughs were no doubt disappointed. Maki At The Movies
2.2
Well give you another chance.But take your own advice and kick up the spice. La Weekly
4.0
See name on the opening credits and its a good bet that whats to follow will be a classy, high end production. Mirror
4.5
Adele has something to live for even as it creates a tension over whether its attainable. Varia Gate
3.0
Despite getting a critical hammering in the States, it turns out that romantic drama Labor Day isnt all that bad. Digital Spy
2.5
Winslets Adele Wheeler goes with it and yes, its dumb, in preposterous ways making writer director Jason Reitmans emotional miscalculations strangely .. Tamp A Bay
5.0
Winslet and Brolin have wonderful chemistry together, and Reitman makes well worn metaphors like steamy weather and pie baking seem newly invented. New York Post
3.0
The narrative gravitates towards the young teen considerably, shifting the films priorities to family themes and coming of age turns. Flicks
1.3
Winslet breathes no credibility into a woman looking for an escape from her traumatized solitude, and the films discussion of sex exists somewhere bet .. Red Eye Chicago
2.5
Too bad much of the rest so easily becomes an eye rolling chore to behold. Cleve Land
2.0
Most bewilderingly of all, Labor Day lacks all trace of Jason Reitmans usual spark and wit. Independent Ie
3.0
With one of Kate Winslets most layered, resonant performances, this film is definitely worth a look, even though the indulgent filmmaking style pushes .. Contact Music
4.3
Its sensitively acted and beautifully designed and its greatest virtue may be the way it evokes the predigital age. Ar Kansas Online
2.0
Whatever the case, this lame excuse for entertainment is nothing more than a series of pushed buttons begging for a five hanky finale. Film Racket
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
3.5
Its not without its flaws, but if you let yourself get caught up in it, you wont be sorry you did. Hollywood And Fine
2.0
Reitman has placed a not unreasonable bet that sensual creatures like Winslet and Brolin can convey the passion necessary for their relationship to ma .. The Dissolve
3.0
The Bottom Line: Labor Day could have been a beautiful love story.It also could have been a tense thriller. ComingSoon
2.5
His intercutting of individually innocuous sequences for maximum tension is deft and effective. Flavor Wire
2.5
Nonetheless, Labor Day, adapted from Joyce Maynards novel, gets hamstrung by having the wrong character acting as our voice over guide into this world .. Daily Herald
4.4
Like a cheetah spotting a gazelle, it hunts you and chases your emotions until you finally succumb. Mercury News
3.0
Still, performances are strong, the chemistry is palpable and romantic sorts will get something from the Stockholm syndrome story. Metro
3.5
Two years ago, the Patrons Screening was Alexander Paynes The Descendants; last year, it was Argowhich would go on to win the Best Picture Oscar. The Daily Beast
4.0
Like its characters, Labor Day reveals its tender heart to us openly and without much fear. Movie Mezzanine
2.2
Jason Reitmans latest film is surprising.It manages to preserve only scarce traces of what defined its predecessors, Juno, Up in the Air and Young Adu .. Movie Mezzanine
1.0
The movie contemplates a mystery and tells the tale of one mans obsession with solving it.Its a quietly mesmerizing film. reason
2.5
Labor Day the holiday has always contained a bit of melancholy, as the traditional end of summer.This uninvolving would be romantic character study ec .. East Bay Express
2.0
The film goes exactly where you expect it, after setting itself up with a frankly ludicrous premise that should have never gotten out of the grocery s .. Fat Guys At The Movies
1.8
Its a preposterous story hampered by writing and directing that is murky and unclear as to how to shape the source material for the screen.It makes fo .. From The Balcony
2.8
He would have done better to omit some of the novels labored explanations and breathless thriller elements. Film Blather
4.0
For this adaptation of Joyce Maynards 2009 novel is a home invasion drama transformed into a romantic bondage fantasy.Or, as the author and the direct .. Entertainment Time
1.5
Good intentions are not enough to make it work on any of the levels it was designed to, and theres only so much of Winslet and Brolin looking sad that .. Trespass Mag
3.0
Those with a straight face will find it well acted, tense, beautifully shot and unashamedly romantic. Daily Star
2.5
Both actors give their all here and deserved a much better script. Media Mikes
3.5
Okay, never mind that last one.Dont let the fact that Labor Day is a brazen movie Harlequin Romance stop you. Theepoch Times
2.5
The only thing between them and a happy ending is the whole escaped convict thing. Columbus Alive
1.0
Most people come to Toronto looking for the best the movies can do.Many films will reach for greatness. Grant Land
2.5
Though the first act is fairly good, staged more like a kidnapping thriller than a sappy romance, it eventually devolves into the melodramatic nonsens .. Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
Theres a sincere and honest mother son bond that exists between Griffith and Winslet. Toledo Blade
3.0
Even if its not what you expect from the director of Juno, there is much to enjoy in the richly detailed performances. Sky
1.0
In every scene Labor Days overstretched story is unconvincing and overstated.Its situations are nothing but contrived and set against a backdrop of go .. Impulse Gamer
2.5
You cant get past the ludicrous fantasy.Based on the novel by Joyce Maynard, Labor Day is romantic blarney on a grand scale even though it tries to be .. Miami
4.0
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2.8
Its just not that believable, yet the performances are terrific and the direction clearly adds to the film. Schmoes Know
2.0
It has virtually no blood or violence, though perhaps it should have, as it might have livened up the proceedings. Ut Sandiego
3.0
Eliciting strong performances is probably Reitmans greatest directorial strength, and its the performances that make this contrived melodrama worth wa .. Hey U Guys
2.5
But the earnestness with which certain hackneyed narrative flashpoints are so handily realized turns whatever latent drama the film might have possess .. Cinema Scope
2.5
Reitmans moments are simply too contrived to work any genuine magic and the whole movie collapses into a clump of canned formula cooked in an Easy Bak .. O Canada
4.0
The adults dominate the film, but young Henrys nightmare is its anchor. Birmingham Mail
2.5
Even if youre a fan of the actors, its a wait for the DVD movie. ** Twin Cities
2.0
Its a performance worthy of erasing any trace of Reitmans soppiness but the damage is too severe. The Popcorn Junkie
4.0
It looks beautiful, gilded in shimmery summer light.Winslet and Brolin give heartfelt performances. Junkee
2.2
Despite the actors best efforts, visually and dramatically its stuck in amber. Oc Register
2.5
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3.0
Labor Day suffers from the age old plot line that a crestfallen woman is seemingly emotionally paralyzed and incapable of helping herself until Prince .. Fox News
1.3
Supporters will call it solemn and reflective, or maybe even deep and moody, but its boring. Dc5
0.5
And I dont mean awful by Jason Reitman standards.I mean four in the morning Lifetime movie awful. 7 Dvt
2.0
But this film doesnt have any bite, or teeth, because its mostly goop. Neils Entertainment Picks
4.5
Viewing the first fifteen or so minutes of Jason (Up in the Air) Reitmans latest offering unencumbered with any foreknowledge of its genre, you might .. Culture Catch
2.5
Its a shame the campaigning isnt more confidence inspiring as Labor Day has some great performances and, most surprisingly, the most impressively cult .. Movies With Butter



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