Motherless Brooklyn

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3.0
A meticulously, lovingly made mood piece, full of empathy for the ones who cant speak at least not always the way they want to for themselves. EW
3.8
The second most surprising thing about Motherless Brooklyn is what a crowd pleaser it is, despite its determination to be both a stylish period detect .. Rogerebert
1.5
Even if the plot was focused or compelling enough to retain audience interest across its bloated runtime, the films large ensemble cast cant seem to e .. Rogerebert
3.0
Hollywood hasnt been kind to those who have Tourette syndrome, too often making the neurological disorder a punchline. Common Sense Media
3.0
For New York City, a jagged enigma in constant motion, its a fitting salute. Indie Wire
1.5
Asprawling, ambitious tale of murder, blackmail and corruption in mid century New York to rival Chinatown in its complexity, if not necessarily that b .. Variety
2.0
Edward Norton mines political relevance in some areas of noir drenched New York and completely ignores it in others. As a result, Motherless Brooklyn .. We Got This Covered
3.0
When brassy Cherry Jones shows up as a Jane Jacobs in all but name, shouting down the builders, you wish Norton would commit to the real life showdown .. Time Out
3.0
Whatever its flaws, it is a substantial and distinctive drama, unlike anything around in the cinema right now, although obviously like a lot of the gu .. The Guardian
3.0
Theres something showy and calculated about the whole thing. Still, its worth watching... The Guardian
1.9
Motherless Brooklyn feels altogether too tidy, a film that revives many of the touchstones of noir, but never that throbbing unease that courses throu ..
1.5
The character may be unusual but the complex conspiracy of shady characters and dodgy dealing is all too familiar, dragging down a film that already h .. Screen Daily
1.5
Alec Baldwin as a devil of a politician feels implausible at times. ETimes (TOI)
3.0
The adaptation of Jonathan Lethems novel lacks the finesse it needs. Collider
4.5
Its an unusual, atypical project that doesnt check any studio boxes, and its not like audiences are chomping at the bit to see a 50s set noir featurin .. Collider
4.5
An overdone epic of socio political venality with clear designs on being viewed as an East Coast Chinatown. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
If the screenplay pulls at threads that dont always pay off, the actors and the thoughtful cinematography of veteran Dick Pope always ensure that ther ..
1.5
The high mindedness of the movie, its showy conviction that its heart is in the right place, dulls some of its political insights. The New York Times
3.8
While its refreshing to see a depiction in mainstream cinema that doesnt try to immediately extract easy chuckles from his affliction, there also isnt .. Paste Magazine
1.5
While its refreshing to see a depiction in mainstream cinema that doesnt try to immediately extract easy chuckles from his affliction, there also isnt .. Paste Magazine
3.3
Clearly, theyre both working from respected novels, but that doesnt always a good movie make. IGN
2.0
There are some virtues to be had with Motherless Brooklyn, but they become few and far between as the film lumbers on to its clunky finale. E Film Critic
5.0
It took Norton two decades to get Motherless Brooklyn made, and the result is a film thats wondrously out of time: one in which the hero isnt out to s .. Telegraph
1.5
Warner Bros.) Every good detective story is to some degree a skillful exercise in reverse engineering, moving backward from breathtaking revelations t ..
3.5
Still, Edward Nortons efforts are resplendent and theres a lot to appreciate about the film, especially in the way it tackles its themes. The Young Folks
3.0
Everything about this long, slow private eye/conspiracy drama is considered, careful and a little bland an approach which doesnt suit a movie whose pr ..
5.0
Of course, Motherless Brooklyn is far more intimate than say a Michael Mann production. Cinema Blend
1.5
Except that Veiroj emphasizes that hes been there the whole time, even if he doesnt realize it. JoBlo
2.5
A moody and well acted noir drama, Motherless Brooklyn is held back by its jumbled storytelling and somewhat unrefined filmmaking approach. Screen Rant
3.1
Im sure that the actor and director Edward Norton is often the smartest person in the room. But thinking one is the smartest person in the room can be .. The Globe And Mail
3.0
Alec Baldwin as a devil of a politician feels implausible at times.
3.0
His obvious labor of love is impressive and engrossing, even if, in the end, it doesnt manage to match its model. One Guys Opinion
2.5
In mid 50s New York, Lionel (Norton) doesnt call his tendency to blurt out sounds, words, phrases and profanity Tourettes Syndrome. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Multiple technical offerings hold attention, especially when the director gives the film over to pure cinema and allows the natural chemistry of perio .. Blu Ray
2.5
This one is so entrenched in the particulars of its mystery that these arent really charactersonly the means of stating exposition. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Although typecast, Baldwin delivers a third act speech on how power works with chilling authority.
1.9
Norton offers up a mostly impenetrable narrative thats almost entirely lacking in an entry point... Reel Film Reviews
3.5
An interesting crime drama that is elevated by the talent of its cast particularly lead actor/writer/director Edward Norton. He is fascinating to watc .. You Tube
1.5
Edward Norton is the only breath of fresh air in a genre exercise suffocated by film noir conventions. You Tube
4.5
My only criticism is that it does take its time, because its not afraid to indulge in its story...but those moment are far fewer than I thought, and t .. You Tube
2.0
The rest is a sluggish film noir pastiche (the setting of the novel has been inexplicably shifted from the late Nineties to the Fifties) that aims to .. The Times
3.0
Im not sure we are ready for every Hollywood star to give us a filmed version of their childhood, but LaBeoufs is genuinely eye opening. The Times
2.0
And while nothing really compares favorably to that masterpiece, Nortons film doesnt embarrass itself, either, as it gets into thorny issues of race, .. Eric Ds Nider
4.5
Norton does a decent job wearing his various hats while bringing this tale to the big screen, and I feel the film gets better as it goes. (Full Conten .. Screen It
2.0
And while theres a sense of technical perfectionism to the way Norton contorts his body to imitate Lionels tics, he doesnt treat the character as an a .. Independent
4.0
In filming Jonathan Lethems novel about a New York gumshoe with Tourette syndrome, writer producer director star Edward Norton shows a few signs of ar .. Rolling Stone
3.5
Still, this is a skilfully told story packed with wonderful moments. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
But its a bleak ending that doesnt really answer all the questions that sprout up in the narrative. The Wrap
4.5
Motherless Brooklyn takes its time getting to where its going, and sometimes flies off the rails. But ultimately, it sticks its landing... The Wrap
4.4
The postcard perfect cinematography, from Dick Pope (Mr. Turner), turns Lionels circuitous journey into our guided tour of post War New York City. News Day
3.8
At almost two and a half hours, Motherless Brooklyn could stand to be tightened up, but its an engaging take on a genre that can fall easily into hack .. New York Post
1.5
Written, produced, directed by and starring Edward Norton, Motherless Brooklyn is the sort of passion project that is made only when someone loses a b .. Hindustan Times
3.5
Even if the big thematic statements are less than subtle, the story is solid and thought provoking, and the performances are just stylized enough to m .. Az Central
4.0
If that sounds worthy, well meaning and incredibly dull, I can only say that Norton makes it work, spinning it into a twisting narrative that, admitte .. Smh
1.5
A mediocre municipal noir thats a copy of a copy of Chinatown, like an East Coast cover of L.A. Confidential. Npr
3.8
One great touch: The narration lets us into Lionels thoughts, where his tic doesnt manifest itself.) Star Tribune
2.5
The movie is far too long, clocking in at an enervating, suspense blunting 144 minutes. Toronto Star
3.0
It would be unfairly glib, though, to call Motherless Brooklyn an exercise in style over substance. Daily Mail
4.0
Too long and occasionally self indulgent Motherless Brooklyn may be, but its also beautifully cast and very good indeed. Daily Mail
3.0
There are a lot of intriguing elements in Motherless Brooklyn, especially the social history, but the central mystery isnt really one of them. Flim List
4.5
With a little more tightening up, this couldve been a roaring success. Film Inquiry
4.5
Lauras character isnt a femme fatale sent to throw Lionel off the scent, shes someone thats an unwitting piece in the greater game thats going on. Film Inquiry
1.9
Motherless Brooklyn is so messy, confusing and pointless that you dont know whats going on half the time, and couldnt care less. Observer
3.0
Likewise, there is a physical battle against a towering behemoth of a man that doesnt excite or feel urgent. Flickering Myth
4.5
Motherless Brooklyn isnt Nortons directorial debut; that was Keeping the Faith in 2000. ( Flickering Myth
4.5
Motherless Brooklyn is a big story with large moving pieces, told from the point of view of a very complex and complicated character. Flim Threet
1.5
A ponderous neo noir that comes to life with rhythmic style thanks to some excellent performances and the discordant score Bbc
3.0
All of these changes come off as deeply cynical and seemingly designed to manipulate, feign significance and deflect criticism from his glossy, Lifeti .. The Film Stage
3.0
Its hard to say what this indicates for future directorial works from Norton, as he hews tightly to the standard expectations of the genre and doesnt .. Bullz-Eye
3.1
If a movie doesnt look different enough, its past ness is dubious at best, and distracting at worst. Boston Globe
1.5
More often than not, hes merely a conduit for reams of unrelated exposition. The Atlantic
4.5
If youre not scared enough to crap your pants, its a limp zombie movie. Birth Movies Death
3.0
For Motherless Brooklyn aspires to be nothing less than a genre masterpiece with a moral message: a Chinatown for New York, a deep exploration of the .. Standard
1.5
Baldwin, who signed up for the role last February, makes Randolph a variant of Donald Trump thats much more nuanced than youd expect. Pajiba
2.0
Motherless Brooklyn wants to be taken seriously, but its like a tip written on a matchbook thats been smudged out by the rain. It leads nowhere. Detroit News
2.5
So, it feels like an unfocused character study punctuated by a few suspenseful confrontations. Firstpost
4.0
Norton has given us a beautifully layered, smart and thoroughly engaging neo noir that isnt afraid of wearing its heart firmly on its sleeve from the .. Hey U Guys
2.0
Buried underneath the shadows, rain slicked streets and the dense thicket of plot, lays an orphan of story that might have been better served elsewher .. The Play List
1.3
Motherless Brooklyn has passion about it, and like all great acts of passion it has an almost suffocating narcissism about it, too. Film Freak Central
4.8
The film is densely plotted in a sort of lets lose everyone, Maltese Falcon kind of way. Film Ink
5.0
In classic noir style we follow Lionel, who has to apologize for his unexpected behaviors even as hes quietly putting the puzzle pieces together. Maki At The Movies
2.0
An otherwise commendable attempt at authenticity is undermined by a general lack of people smoking, and having Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke wailing o .. Mirror
2.5
Motherless Brooklyn has all the elements to make a great crime drama, but it meanders its way into the meh. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
To be fair to Norton, with so many disparate moving parts and so many weighty themes at work, its a wonder hes managed to deliver something even remot .. Lw Lies
1.5
Motherless Brooklyn is easy on the eyes... But the movie is overlong and unfocused, too, and theres almost no emotional purchase, even as stakes escal .. The Stranger
2.0
A bloated, 145 minute crime flick with a gimmicky protagonist investigating a clich prone murder and corruption plot. Ft
3.0
Motherless Brooklyn is pretty long, rather earnest and encumbered with a sometimes heavy handed Thom Yorke soundtrack. Independent Ie
5.0
Supplied Motherless Brooklyn is beautifully crafted, deliciously compelling, chillingly atmospheric film noir. Stuff
4.3
For a movie about a seemingly dry topic like urban development, its a fascinating look at how the social sausage of government is made. Ar Kansas Online
3.0
Nortons ambition is impressive, and there are just enough intriguing characters, suspenseful sequences and fascinating period details to mostly hold t .. Film Racket
4.5
I miss this kind of story told with jazz and intrigue, coal black streets and smoky silhouettes and Nortons filmmaking evokes it tenderly. Vanity Fair
3.0
Nevertheless, its impeccably acted by all concerned, gorgeously produced and thoroughly engaging. The Arts Desk
3.0
Old school intrigue is replaced by so much of Nortons one man political grandstanding that the film not only feels off rhythm... Thankfully, it picks .. The Sun
2.5
Motherless Brooklyn has the look and feel of a noir, but without the characters to draw viewers in, it slowly unravels. Daily Dot
4.0
Theres a lot of great things going on here, including splendid performances by Edward Norton and Alec Baldwin. Sometimes, though, Motherless Brooklyn .. The Filmy Ap
3.5
On its portrayal of Tourette Syndrome: Does Norton treat the subject matter respectfully Yes. Film
3.8
We know Willis can do this kind of role in his sleep, but that doesnt mean hes not terrific. Chicago Sun Times
2.5
Lionel, whos supposed to be a stickler for the details, somehow doesnt figure this out until the climax. Movie Web
3.5
Its a bit of a nerve wracking high wire act watching an able bodied actor attempt to replicate a disability it only requires one mistake to push a fil .. We Live Entertainment
4.5
Motherless Brooklyn is a quiet storm that may break through to awards season in unexpected ways. We Live Entertainment
4.0
Randolph is really a fictional version of famed NYC builder Robert Moses, and Nortons script doesnt really try to hide that fact. Dead Line
5.0
Motherless Brooklyn is not just nostalgic for the New York City it recreates, but fixated on the moment of its loss. Notes from Chinatown swirl like a .. Film Comment
3.0
This could have been a great film with a more experienced director. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
2.0
Motherless Brooklyn is one of those festival films that doesnt quite hit the mark. Solzy At The Movies
3.1
Norton constructs a fascinating and gorgeous crime thriller but there are times it feels as if his own indulgent tendencies are his own hurdles. Awards Circuit
2.0
As a piece of storytelling Motherless Brooklyn just feels so lifeless, with any real sense of danger and excitement seeping out of the picture. The Skinny
4.0
wonderfully labyrinthine detective movie about a Tourettes syndrome sufferer (Norton) trying to find out who killed his boss amid the municipal power .. Scots Man
3.0
Norton has always been a favorite of mine hes just an immensely talented actor. Film Avclub
4.5
Instead, despite its classic genre trappings, mature storytelling values, and deft performances, not to mention an evocative light jazz score from Dan .. The Ooh Tray
2.5
Its an interesting, careful performance: Norton doesnt overplay the Tourettes, but doesnt do that movie thing where it only appears when needed dramat .. Seattle Times
3.0
And theres a new take on the femme fatale in Laura Rose (Gugu Mbatha Raw). Fresh Fiction
2.0
Norton has compared the movie to Chinatown (1974), but its more like The Two Jakes (1990). Tony Mack
3.0
However, as Horowitz puts it, whats the point if one doesnt call out things as they are. The Indian Express
3.0
Yet the story doesnt feel like an actors vanity project; he clearly has things to say about the nature of power and corruption. National Post
3.0
Norton checks all the genre boxes with style and flair and makes a solid statement about things that havent changed in our society. Original Cin
2.5
Motherless Brooklyn is a well performed, yet undercooked, noir that is too mediocre to justify its confused and safe ambitions. Rendy Reviews
2.5
Its nothing special per se, but theres nothing distinguishable about its presentation. Rendy Reviews
3.1
Norton works so infrequently these days, it would be a shame to miss him in anything. Third Coast Review
4.5
Adding the clich of Edward Hopper desolate romanticism as a visual style doesnt help. National Review
1.5
It doesnt help that the 1950s setting feels less like a necessary divergence and more like a cinematic affection, akin to Chinatown by way of Bugsy Ma .. National Review
3.0
Though Norton took years to write the screenplay, the end result feels too on the nose when it comes to reflecting the current state of the American p .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
The story itself is like a jazz performance, improvisation based in deep understanding and skill. Movie Mom
4.5
... the new crime drama Motherless Brooklyn is a triumph of cinematic art and deserves to be an Oscar contender in multiple categories. Media Mikes
2.5
Achieving a kind of clumsy elegance, at times, Motherless Brooklyn sadly devolves into reams of exposition. Its a film that has a hard time with the v .. Daily Film Fix
3.0
A satisfying exercise in contemporary film noir. But the great mystery to be solved is very convoluted and takes too many unexpected turns.
1.3
But the story cant be used in this way, because it cant sustain interest. Datebook Sfchronicle
3.1
In his intelligent, engrossing and derivative adaptation of Motherless Brooklyn, Edward Norton has something tidier in mind. Ap News
4.4
Theres depth in Lethems character and intuitiveness in Nortons interpretation, and, consequently, theres value in Motherless Brooklyn as both an inter .. Film Frenzy
3.1
Norton wisely doesnt present Lionel as a disease personification. Sf Examiner
2.8
These two film halves, taken separately, are engrossing and largely well executed. Spectrum Culture
1.5
Its clear that this tale of civic corruption wanted to be the Easts Chinatown. With its jazzy score, city conspiracies and the uncertainty of the femm .. Vulture
4.5
Motherless Brooklyn is far from perfect it is too long and a touch too indulgent and yet audiences may find themselves returning to it in the years ah .. Washington City Paper
4.5
The disconnect didnt connect, so when it changes, it didnt feel like a change. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.4
The terrific performances from its stellar cast, Norton included, do not hurt, either. Film Festival Today
3.0
Frank has documents that threaten a business deal for shonky William Lieberman (Josh Pais), and hes killed for his efforts and thats not really a spoi .. Adelaide Review
5.0
A rich cinematic cake of melodrama and mystery, Motherless Brooklyn proves Edward Nortons directing can be almost as delicious as his acting. Willamette Week
5.0
Ultimately, the biggest opportunity is that Gugu Mbatha Raws Laura doesnt have a heck of a lot to do. Geek Girl Authority
1.5
Its a movie thats long winded and short on content, and will try your patience to extreme limits. Screen Zealots
2.5
Theres an admirable quality to the earnestness with which Edward Norton has tackled Motherless Brooklyn. A bold move on his part, but ultimately a mea .. Hollywood News
4.5
The film works because of the nimble acting of an outstanding cast: Bruce Willis, Gugu Mbatha Raw, Willem Dafoe, Leslie Mann, Bobby Cannavale, Cherry .. Kdhx
4.0
It has a uniformly strong cast, including a commanding lead performance from Edward Norton, beautiful work from the always welcome Gugu Mbatha Raw, an .. Splice Today
3.0
It is a detective film that can be seen, but doesnt escape the conventional.
3.5
If you are a fan of detective stories, Motherless Brooklyn should be right up your alley. FlickDirect
3.0
A stylishly mounted period piece, this film uncovers the institutionalization of social ills in American life in a musically ensnaring narrative peopl .. Mid Day
3.8
Motherless Brooklyn works better as a meditation on the dangers of limitless power than when Norton remember hes supposed to be telling a detective ya .. Movie Cricket
1.5
Ya see, kid, if youre a real sucker for a moody noir picture, this one will smack you right in the kisser. At Home In Hollywood
3.0
pays tribute to classic film noirs of the past, creating a stylistically rich work full of ruthless characters. Enfil Me
3.0
Saddled with this collection of tics, Essrog isnt the typical gumshoe (who in the genre is). City Beat
4.0
The story never ceases to be personal, but the slogans of justice and revenge are diluted to reveal social and political problems that the film traces ..
1.5
Its ferocious anti Semitism was inextricably bound up with anti communism and anti Bolshevism. World Socialist Web Site
2.5
Adaption, the truncating and expansion of characters can change such, but it doesnt here. 812 Film Reviews
4.0
But catching up to them before the gun goes off doesnt prove possible. Jaredmobarak
1.5
Norton revealed that hes been trying to adapt the material since American History X 21 years ago. Vanyaland
2.0
Norton humanizes Tourette Syndrome in Motherless Brooklyn but still reinforces media tropes about the condition. Mediaversity Reviews
3.0
With that said, Motherless Brooklyn feels like it doesnt know what it wants to be. idobi.com
2.0
This is some sort of weird throwback noir polemic about slum clearance. Book & Film Globe
4.5
Motherless Brooklyn is the kind of grand, beautifully crafted, and relevant film that mature audiences see too rarely these days. That Shelf
2.0
If you love the noir genre as much as Norton does, youll be better off watching one of the classics instead, as youll spend every second in the compan .. The Digital Fix
2.5
While it does take on some heady issues that would justify the earnest tone, like classism and racism, Lionels humorous outbursts and the one dimensio .. High Def Digest
1.5
It spends a lazy 144 minutes in a cozy noir fantasia, with little regard for forward momentum. Nashville Scene
2.0
And though this one is a densely plotted thriller that presents complex characters and intriguing danger around every corner, the story simply isnt in .. Reel Reviews
2.0
What doesnt help in conveying the overall message of Brooklyn is the persistent unevenness in tone. Elements of Madness
2.0
At a painfully overlong 144 minutes, Motherless Brooklyn will leave you hailing for the nearest NY taxi cab to come and take you far, far away. Movie Show Plus
2.5
Thats what I think is great about those classic films and thats what we were trying to make. Wtop
3.5
The look of the film is also another piece of the Motherless Brooklyn puzzle that doesnt quite lock into place. VultureHound
1.5
This is an absolute slog to get through, ponderously slow and ultimately lacking in much of a point. Movie City News
3.8
Norton pays homage to film noir in this stylish and timely story about those who live on the margins of society. His performance is commendable.
4.5
Lionel cozies up to outspoken activist (Gugu Mbatha Raw) and cantankerous rabble rouser Paul (Willem Dafoe). Showbiz Cheat Sheet
3.0
Norton and his team have excelled in crafting a movie that oozes atmosphere with its excellent depiction of New York during that era, from the busy st .. Times of Malta
2.5
... the narrative descends into retro boredom and, instead of something gripping and intellectually capable, youll find occasional sincerity but few e .. Always Good Movies
4.0
Like jazz, you dont always know whats happening or whether there will ultimately be any point, but its all so enveloping that you dont especially mind .. NME
3.5
A strong cadre of Big Apple actors connect plot threads floating on a nice mix of jazz and justice until the movies length eventually gets in the way .. Jmuvies Blog Spot
3.1
While the running time is close to 2 hours, theres not a dull moment. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
3.5
All around good enough but never aspires to greatness a shame considering what a more imaginative filmmaker could do with this labyrinthine, Chinatown .. Asheville Movies
2.0
While Nortons slick noir crackles with intrigue it also feels unnecessarily bloated.
3.0
A brave movie that points out the corruption and violence of a concrete society. La Nación (Costa Rica)
3.5
At a time when some politicians celebrate an idealized vision of 1950s white Americana as a way to justify discrimination, it follows that a 1950s fil .. Exclaim!
3.5
I liked the mood of this film, and though it goes on a bit, taking Nortons character from one place to another in the story, the ambiance of that time .. Phantom Tollbooth
2.0
Nortons Motherless Brooklyn is a step in the right direction for the actor turned director as he re envisions a crime drama with 90s era cinematic app .. Texas Art & Film
3.0
Film noir will enjoy this unassuming little mystery about New York development corruption, in Ed Nortons adaptation of the Jonathan Lethem novel, equa ..
4.5
His sincere, hyper stylised approach is both lovingly old fashioned and refreshingly modern, crafting an impressive and thoroughly riveting mystery. Screen Queens
1.5
Norton doesnt investigate Lethems motives, saying that it could feel ironic if you had guys in our times talking like noir gumshoes. Reverse Shot
4.5
A genuine and elegant noir film that excels due to the endearing personality of the main character and excellent production design. Pólvora
3.0
Although its worth watching... the balance between the languid tone and its protagonists stuttering is not sustained during the two and a half hours o ..
4.0
In these comically awkward momentsand in his acerbic narrationthe film recalls the dark wit of Fight Club, but it doesnt last. The Beat
3.0
And hes not going to take this insult from some snooty Italian slur. Big Apple Reviews
2.5
Its the rare adult feature by Warner thats wholly original (no, Joker doesnt count). Planet S Magazine
2.0
Since thats where Norton wanted to go, Baldwins casting was an inspired choice. Austin 360
2.0
These are a lot a characters, ideas and plot points to keep effortlessly in the air; small wonder the film only intermittently comes to life.
3.5
I love a good mystery film that isnt overly grim and violent, and Motherless Brooklyn certainly fits the bill. FlixChatter Film Blog
3.8
While the running time is close to 2 hours, theres not a dull moment. Reel Honestre Views
4.5
If were not overly conscious of his age thats because the character, Lionel Essrog, is one of literatures more unusual private detectives. Australian Financial Revie ..
4.5
This is a movie about mooks in fedoras, dames in a mystery, with sultry bebop jazz and is my kind of music in more ways than one. Dont think of it as .. Cbc
4.0
In the end, compassion, courage, perseverance, the assertion that ethics and morality matter, and the brilliant cast, makes the film well worth a watc .. The Free Press Journal
3.0
Originally pitched as an action lead (his Jack Ryan in 1990s The Hunt for Red October actually wasnt bad), Baldwin segued into big screen rom coms (Th .. Next Best Picture
1.5
Noir fans willing to have their patience tried will likely find it worth their time. Mulling Movies
4.5
Whether hes directly responsible for the violent killings that beset Essrog isnt exactly clear, but it is obvious that Randolph has an evolved philoso .. film-authority.com
1.5
Jane Jacobs, Jonathan Lethem, and Edward Norton walk into a theater to see Chinatown. Motherless Brooklyn walked out.
2.0
Bobby Cannavale tries to save this movie, but Edward Norton tried to be the Jack of all trades, only to become a master of none. Huge problems of rhyt .. Seventh Art Studio
3.0
To most everyone else, Lionels an oddity, for Frank hes a brother. Akron Beacon Journal
3.5
With a running time of 144 minutes, Motherless Brooklyn doesnt feel like a long movie. MovieReelist.com
3.0
If only Edward Norton the producer had told Edward Norton the screenwriter to streamline Edward Norton the stars lines a bit, Edward Norton the direct ..
3.0
...a pointed, moody, meandering work that is often entertaining and quite biting. Edge Media Network
4.5
With its odd combination of period crime and slapstick, Motherless Brooklyn takes its time warming up, but Nortons Brooklyn both the place and the man .. Filmnoir Foundation
4.0
Is a beautiful tribute to film noir. Nortons management does an excellent job of respecting the conventions of the tradition that he honors, while at .. A Simple Vista
4.5
And, perhaps inevitably, theres a strong sense that Edward Nortons excitement at simply being Edward Norton becomes a little too explicit at times, ve .. The Blue Lenses
1.5
To wit beginning with Lionels colleagues, as they dont add anything vital to the story serving more as atmospheric set dressing.
1.5
Motherless Brooklyn can be so retro, it feels as tired as some of the clothes you might find in a thrift store, almost worn out and maybe a trifle pas ..
4.0
Motherless Brooklyn is an ambitious undertaking. Its a big city story that champions the people versus the developers, an important, ongoing subject. The Canberra Times (Austra ..



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