Nobodys Fool

  • 1995


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Positive Reviews 31
Negative reviews 2
Average Rating 4.1/5
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4.2
Not much of a plot Dont be fooled. The best thing about a story so subdued, so contained at least when its done well, and Fool is done exceptionally w .. EW
4.5
Bentons quietly superb adaptation of Richard Russos novel is one of those movies you thought they didnt make anymore. Time Out
4.5
If you werent a father to me, how come youre a grandfather to Will asks Walsh.
4.5
Whatever its faults, it is humble, adult fare and welcome in this age of grandiose childrens games.
4.0
This subtly engaging film about a man finding redemption relatively late in the winter of his life speaks to the simple truths in the most mundane of ..
4.5
Nobodys Fool offers a hell of a lot more than just Paul Newman at his very best, although that alone would make the flick worthy of your attention. E Film Critic
4.5
When hes not feuding with Carl stealing Carls snow blower or ogling Carls wife, Toby (Melanie Griffith), whos lately been ogling back hes down at the .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Nobodys Fool is an unprecedented treat, populated with charming, believable characters and a parting shot so beautiful even the hardest of hearts will ..
4.0
Solid acting performances across the board, with Newmans star shining brightly the whole way through. JoBlo
4.5
A real treat with its humane depiction of flawed but lovable characters trying to make do in hard times. Spirituality And Practice
4.4
The intelligent sensitivity of the script, coupled with Newmans powerfully understated performance, make this motion picture special. ReelViews
4.4
Paul Newmans Oscar nominated performance and Robert Bentons solid, unobtrusive direction combine to create a resonant if unsurprising meditation on gr .. Tv Guide
4.5
For better and for worse, its still a Hollywood movie (and a white boys movie to boot), but one with a more alert eye and feeling for American life th .. Chicago Reader
2.8
The film doesnt have much of a plot, but its more of a character study anyway. Lariat
4.0
An old hand at this kind of heart warming fare, Benton doesnt swamp it with sentimentality, allowing the crumpled charisma of Newman to effortlessly c .. Radio Times
1.5
While these virtues dont make Ready to Wear a great movie, the film has a wacky originality I find impossible to deny. Cs Monitor
4.4
Benton doesnt attempt to gloss over any of his characters flaws or sentimentalize the situations, and the humor of which there is plenty is inherent, .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
A small, quiet drama driven by Newmans delightfully weathered lead performance. Internet Reviews
3.8
In Bentons low key tale, Paul Newman gives one of his best performances as an aging loser, a construction worker whos made nothing of his life; divorc .. Emanuellevy
4.5
By giving his movie a very effective realistic look, by helping his actors to shape strongly believable performances, even when they are doing implaus .. Time
4.5
Gentle, witty and delightful without ever being manipulative, Nobodys Fool is adult entertainment of rare quality. Film 4
4.5
Advertisement What Newman cant do, however, is turn Nobodys Fool into a truly memorable film. La Times
3.8
An impressive epic about a family of men undone by a beautiful woman. Articles Chicago Tribune
4.5
Over time, the rhythms of small town life and the eccentricities of its residents can grow on you. Thats exactly what happens as you watch this sharpl .. People
5.0
While watching Robert Bentons sublime adaptation of Richard Russos novel, its hard to avoid the realization that movies like this have become an endan .. Seattle Times
3.0
But Nobodys Fool isnt as much of a two man movie as Grumpy Old Men was. Articles Orlando Sentinel
4.4
Director Robert Benton captures the droll eccentricity of small town life without any of the usual phony preciousness. Articles Philly
4.4
The principal pleasure of this film directed by Robert Benton is that its characters are carefully drawn and developed rather than applied like so man .. Articles Philly
2.5
As Newmans landlady and unofficial guardian angel, shes naturalistic and authentic; one doesnt sense her waiting for her big moments. Articles Baltimore Sun
4.5
Tandy is particularly luminous, sipping tea while looking at the window and mock scolding Sully about a chore left incomplete. Articles Sun Sentinel
3.1
This fictional world, though rendered imaginatively, cant sustain the movie. Paloalto Online
1.5
This is a feel good flick that doesnt look like one its smart enough to hide its smooth polish beneath a scuffed up veneer. Globe and Mail
4.2
Qualifies as a minor masterwork, and should be perfect fare on some fragile, snowy night. Deep Focus
5.0
The tagline for Nobodys Fool was Worn to perfection. That sums up the life and acting career of Paul Newman. Houston Community Newspape ..



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