Our Friend

  • 2021


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84 % Certified Fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 80
Negative reviews 14
Average Rating 3.6/5
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3.8
If you dont believe in Matt, Nicole, and Danes friendship, then the film would not work. Rogerebert
3.0
Hes the only consistent thing about a movie that maddeningly realigns itself every five minutes. Indie Wire
0.5
It doesnt stoop to professional tearjerk Nicholas Sparks level, inventing terminal diseases to manipulate cry ready readers. Variety
4.5
This is a tasteful, respectful and thoughtful film about what it means to be a true friend in the darkest of times... Screen Daily
4.5
Dane works at a retail store and wants to be a stand up comedian, but that doesnt go too far. ETimes (TOI)
1.5
Neither tearjerker nor very affecting drama, it defaults to somewhere in the middle. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
It dares to speak to the rare joys of life in the midst of tragedy.
4.5
How could an article that grappled openly with the horrors of terminal illness grow into a Lifetime ready weepie like this The New York Times
4.5
As insufferable as it is insubstantial, The Salt of Tears is a work so smug, pointless and vapid that I can easily imagine Zach Braff rushing out to a .. E Film Critic
4.5
Yet its the strength of its cast, in the capable hands of director Gabriela Cowperthwaite, that truly makes the film such a poignant and profound expe ..
4.5
The movie tells a tragically familiar story of cancers effect on a family, and does so with honesty, care, and (surprisingly enough) joy. Cinema Blend
4.5
Add Our Friend to that preciously short list of good, solid tear jerkers, with this a delicately crafted tale of love and loss that, at times, is like .. JoBlo
1.5
Because the resulting film, while sporadically affecting, is ultimately a slog of gooey sentiment and needlessly long death rattles. The Globe And Mail
4.0
Dane works at a retail store and wants to be a stand up comedian, but that doesnt go too far.
5.0
It doesnt sugarcoat the difficulty of maintaining a friendship through incredibly hard times. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Editor Colin Patton doesnt manage to make all the time shifts smooth, but thats more the result of the original structural decision of Ingelsby and Co .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Dane (Segel) doesnt make a great first impression on Matthew (Casey Affleck). Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Cowperthwaite doesnt know when to quit with the film, unwilling to end the endeavor until every viewer is left in a fetal position. Blu Ray
3.8
The film doesnt try to make us feel better about whats happening (Cherry Jones, in a short but significant appearance, plays a hospice nurse, who arri .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.5
Mash together Love Story, Brians Song and Terms of Endearment and you have the mood of Our Friend. Hard to watch but emotionally satisfying. You Tube
2.0
Flawless performances. The acting is the win in this melodramatic drama that veers back and forth between a sophisticated think piece and a made for T .. You Tube
3.5
A well made, engaging, and emotionally moving offering. (Full Content Review for Parents Profanity, Sexual Content, etc. also Available) Screen It
3.0
Yes, theres the sort of blatant manipulation of emotional pressure points and full frontal heartstring assaults you expect with a movie like this. Rolling Stone
1.5
Memorable Dialogue: You maybe havent lived until youve heard Dakota Johnson exclaim, Oh, dang a lang! Decider
3.8
Unlike Wilsons loser pothead, the title companion of this weepy flick is a hero. New York Post
4.4
Then, just when I thought I couldnt like this movie more, the great Cherry Jones shows up as Nicoles hospice worker. Star Tribune
3.0
The performances from Casey Affleck, Dakota Johnson, and Jason Segel find the emotion on the page and bring it to life, regardless of how fragmented t .. Flickering Myth
3.0
Stellar cast makes this end of life drama a winner. Director Gabriella Cowperthwaite of Black Fish des a fine job. Boston Herald
3.0
Whether or not his own life would warrant a story all its own, well thats another story. The Film Stage
3.8
Some things remain a mystery. If we were a little bit better as people, this decent, clear eyed movie hints, they might not. Boston Globe
4.5
It doesnt allow you to walk gently into that good night surrounded by a heavenly glow. Pajiba
3.1
I cant say I feel like this approach always works particularly well. Movie Freak
3.0
It wont make a lot of noise, but good friendships usually dont. Our Friend is a quiet and respectful story that doesnt make a hero out of its subject .. Detroit News
3.0
wash of praise it proves to be a tremendously smart and rewarding decision. The Play List
2.0
And over two time scrambled hours, Cowperthwaite and screenwriter Brad Ingelsby pull every string and mash every button to get your tear ducts flowing .. Now Toronto
3.5
Our Friend comes under the smart direction of Gabriela Cowperthwaite who helps keep this weepy drama authentic without resorting to melodrama or overl .. You Tube
3.8
I wrote: While theres plenty of Hollywood airbrushing around the edges, this movie feels honest. Ar Kansas Online
1.5
Its also, if youre in the market for that kind of thing, an extremely effective tearjerker. Vanity Fair
4.5
The information it contains, the raw intelligence refined by its cast, is all about the wonder of life, the joy of living it and the pain of losing it .. Wsj
4.5
Imagine Love Story as a three way weepie, in this sensitive tale featuring an Oscar caliber performance from Jason Segel. The Filmy Ap
4.6
Dane comes across as a compassionate person with a big heart and empathy, yet hes fallible. Nyc Movie Guru
3.5
How does one gather the strength to do that Its clear Matt doesnt have it. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
Review: While not exactly reimagining how these kinds of stories work, theres a lot to enjoy in Palmer. We Live Entertainment
4.0
Help isnt the right word as Dane goes way beyond that and stays well beyond anyone had the right to expect. Dead Line
3.0
A true story thats a sanitized tearjerker drama about terminal illness. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.5
She doesnt have long to live so best friend Dane Faucheux (Jason Segel) moves in with the family. Solzy At The Movies
2.0
Its an unflinchingly honest memoir, candidly cataloging every ugly detailmedical and psychologicalto the point where a truly faithful adaptation would .. Film Avclub
4.5
Turns a personal, visceral account of death and compassion into a garden variety weepie, often sidelining the unique aspects of the story in favor of .. Cbr
4.5
Its not often we see grief from this point of view, but Segels work makes it all too real and painful giving Our Friend the emotional center it needs .. Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
Playing with perspective justifies the films lofty narrative shifts. As the story reaches its natural conclusion, it proves that all the meandering wa .. Fresh Fiction
4.0
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3.0
I dont know, given this cast, I went in expecting a comedy. What I ended up with was a tear jerking drama that got me in my feels. Rendy Reviews
4.4
Our Friend sets the bar higher for what compassion, kindness, and empathy are meant to be. Third Coast Review
2.0
Gabriela Cowperthwaite imbues the film with enormous compassion for its characters and the lead actors, especially Segel, bring endless warmth and hum .. Movie Mom
3.8
Grounding in real experience takes the movie in a direction that isnt phony or romantic or exploitative, like most illness movies. Instead, its recogn .. Datebook Sfchronicle
1.5
Theyre just shown to make Nicole flawed Its a question thats answered. Culture
4.5
Hes a free spirit and thats made him extremely lonely around people who arent like the Teagues, which is most of them. Battleship Pretension
4.5
I dont think that skepticism does justice to Our Friends soaring emotive strengths though. Battle Royale With Cheese
4.5
Cowperthwaite and her cast make you feel how inadequate we all are when it comes to facing a devastating loss and how improbably selfless people somet .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
2.5
Its a story of humanity and friendship that isnt as uplifting as it sounds, but theres still a glimmer of joy to be found. Screen Zealots
4.5
From beginning to end, Afflecks performance is a continuum of his wounded, mumbling persona. The Spool
3.8
A trio of terrific performances help to elevate this movie. Casey Affleck, Dakota Johnson, and especially Jason Segel deliver here, investing you in t .. Hollywood News
3.0
Its a lovely, finely tuned, brutally honest portrait of a marriage, a family and a friend, that went through something terribleand something profoundl .. Parade
4.3
For three quarters of the film, The Friend isnt a movie about people coming to terms with death, and more about the uplift that can be provided throug .. The Gate
4.5
I was tempted to dismissOur Friendas just another movie about a loved ones battle with a fatal disease. Then I watched it. Yes, its a tearjerker, but .. Leonard Mal
3.0
But, again, skipping around and sampling moments out of order from the relationships timeline doesnt allow a solid connection. Showbiz Junkies
3.5
My best advice when you sit down to watch this movie Have tissues handy. Mama's Geeky
5.0
A beautiful and heartwarming film with superb performances. There are plenty of watery eyed moments but this is not your average tear jerker but a cel .. Victoria Advocate
3.8
We should all be so lucky to have a Dane in our lives, or get the chance to be one for someone else. Madison
4.5
Segel has never been better. The Friend uses every inch of his everyman charm and likable charisma. That Shelf
2.5
Dont get me wrong, the movie is still devastatingly sad, theres no way around it. Awards Watch
4.5
Our Friend is a well written, well made story, and the script gives these actors so much with which to build their characters. Lagniappe Mobile
2.0
Our Friend is not a movie about dying. If anything, its a call to celebrate life. Movie Show Plus
3.0
Our Friend offers filmgoers the first real look at Johnsons talent. KSDK
1.5
Our Friend is watchable and earns its tears in the end, but it could have been much more with a few tweaks here and there. CultureMap
4.5
Despite the fact that it is somewhat predictable and formulaic, I really loved it... It is an amazing part for Naomi Watts. She is just superb. FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los A ..
4.5
She thinks Led Zeppelin is the greatest band ever, while he doesnt really care for Led Zeppelin.
3.5
Most is true and undeniably more poignant than weepy in the secure hands of Cowperthwaite and screenwriter Brad Ingelsby. Jmuvies Blog Spot
3.0
Just when you think you have had about as much cancer drama as you can stand, Gabriela Cowperthwaites latest The Friend pivots to a different perspect .. Texas Art & Film
4.5
The Friend may tell its story by jumping around in time, but its just the film the world needs right now. Moveable Fest
4.4
Sounds pretty gooey on paper, but succeeds in never melodramatizing or sanctifying sadness. Sound Cloud
4.5
THE FIRST MOVIE I WANT TO TALK ABOUT IS THE FILM ON NETFLIX CALLED PENGUIN BLOOM. DC Film Girl
3.5
Its lovely work that quietly defines the width and breath of selfless giving. Richard Crouse
4.4
This heartfelt and original yet universal story with superb performances thanks not only to the talented actors but to a credible script and an intuit .. Reel Honestre Views
3.5
Heres a movie that will allow you to have a nice, cathartic cry at an indeterminate point in the future when you have fewer practical matters to weep .. Box Office Prophets
1.5
Its a lovely, timely, powerfully acted film that celebrates and models Christlike sacrificial love. The Gospel Coalition
3.0
But the slowly paced No Mans Land doesnt quite live up to that promise. KKFI-FM (Kansas City)
4.5
Worth watching. Its not a favorite, because it almost wallows a bit too much in that sadness...but it works, with a few rays of light to open things u .. WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
4.5
Its not the most necessary viewing, but a likeable cast means this familiar enough story is worth a watch if you find yourself at a loose end one even .. CRPWrites
4.5
The strength of Our Friend is its casting. Casey Affleck, Dakota Johnson and Jason Segal are pitch perfect in their respective roles. The Screen Scene
5.0
The story is told through many little moments: Doctor visits, story times, ordinary conversations. OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (I ..
3.8
Our Friend doesnt demand the viewer to become emotionally involved but reaches out with a light touch to the heart. Tribune News Service
3.0
A film that merely replicated the printed word would be bruising to sit through. Houston Chronicle
4.5
As hard as the film is to watch, it still offers plenty of levity, thanks to the three leads whose chemistry is palpable and who each play their role .. KOMO News (Seattle)
4.5
But theres a depressive side of Dane, a sense of somebody a little lost.
3.0
The Friend, based on a true story, is a tear jerker that will likely make you cause a scene in the theater. Dakota Johnson gives the performance of he .. Fangirl Freakout



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