Michael

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  • 2018


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Average Rating 3.0/5
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2.0
Its a chilling film about the routine business of unspeakable acts. Av Club
3.0
Its not enough just to repeat all the contradictory things Glatze has said over the years. Av Club
3.8
Franco obviously has great compassion for Glatzes inner torment.Michael seems lost. Rogerebert
2.0
In its quest for objectivity, the movie sometimes registers as too simplistic for its own good. Indie Wire
3.5
While admirable in its seeming impartiality, Justin Kellys hot potato directorial debut wont be seen by many beyond the arthouse and festival circuit, .. Variety
4.5
The sequel will find Kung Furys titular character, described as greatest damn cop of all time, in 1985 Miami, though hes not expected to stay there lo .. We Got This Covered
2.5
Is this a movie about finding yourself.Or is this merely a biopic about an interesting life that doesnt know what it wants to say, despite a dagger sh .. We Got This Covered
0.6
And its one that involves Francos face and misguided sense that any gay role isnt just a good role but the same role, as well as the complete lack of ..
2.5
I Am Michael respects the faith of its protagonist, but its flaws may nevertheless turn off audiences regardless of religion or orientation.
2.5
Kellys film is a competent feature debut elegantly filmed and paced to keep viewers with Franco on an improbable ride. Screen Daily
1.5
Then theres the done to death slapstick humour that hits you round every bend. ETimes (TOI)
3.0
Thankfully, the screenplay doesnt portray the story in simple terms of good or evil, but that doesnt mean that theres quite enough nuance or insight t .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
The performances are uniformly good and Kellys effort to tell an unbiased story is admirable, but I Am Michael ultimately delivers more in the way of ..
1.0
After watching I Am Michael, Justin Kellys dreary gay conversion biopic, I felt rather sorry for James Franco. The New York Times
3.5
The pursuit is born of a paradoxical mix of keening intellectualism and raw intuition. Paste Magazine
5.0
As Bennett watches (and Quinto depicts with a penetrating sadness), Michael separates entirely from him and homosexuality, publicizing his conversion ..
3.8
Franco gives a sensitive performance, and this is a film worth seeing, but its not easy to see. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
Theres probably a very good movie to be made from the material, but this one is mediocre. JoBlo
1.0
Or maybe something worse: a reprise of the actors own inflated sense of himself as faux mo provocateur a cynicism and smugness left over from Interior .. Village Voice
3.0
While other actors have refused to play gay for fear of damaging their careers, Franco has taken roles as a gay campaigner in Milk and as Beat poet Al .. Independent
3.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
3.5
The first two minutes of Justin Kellys I Am Michael boil down the films ideological tension to one brief conversation.The titular character, an aspiri .. The Wrap
4.5
Commendable though such a desire would be, it nevertheless leaves Glatze something of a void in the films last act. Film Journal
3.5
Despite some wooden line readings, Franco gives himself fully to the challenge of rendering Glatze with truth and resolve. Npr
3.0
Despite good intentions and excellent performances, there is too much of the ring of the academic argument and, especially for a film so concerned wit .. Eye For Film
3.5
The old Michael counseled young people, What God would punish you for finding love Time
3.0
Repelling his loved ones for potentially selfish reasons, this is a portrait of deeply conflicted character. The Film Stage
3.0
An interesting story, but unfortunately, rather uninterestingly told. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
But Kelly has presented this tale with a minimum contrivance, and its easy to believe in Michaels journey.Franco must take the credit for this accompl .. Hey U Guys
2.5
Ultimately, the film tries so hard not to judge Glatze that it ends up saying much less than it should. Scmp
3.5
Francos latest film, , is easily the most thought provoking work he has done in this milieu yet as it deals with the true story of a formerly gay man .. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
The film is careful not to judge its protagonists spiritual journey, but the delicately pointed direction of the final phone call between Michael and .. Film Comment
2.0
Overlong, ambiguous, and unsatisfying, yet marked by beautiful cinematography and a few terrific performances.
2.5
Kelly showed the bad camp taste to treat that atrocity as a comedy which made the film unfunny and despicable. Out



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