Rudderless

  • U/A (INDIA)
  • 2015


MOVIE IS compelling worthwhile musical sensitive typical
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$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 25
Negative reviews 14
Average Rating 2.9/5
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2.0
Thats typical of a movie that consistently pushes too hard, even when its doing something right. Av Club
3.0
Thats typical of a movie that consistently pushes too hard, even when its doing something right. Av Club
3.0
An ill judged twist pitches the story sideways, but Crudups performance holds the center. EW
3.8
This moment comes roughly halfway into the film, and its too bad its relatively fleeting. Rogerebert
4.0
But he doesnt paint a three dimensional picture of Josh, whose death somewhat anchors the story. Common Sense Media
2.0
Result is somewhat baffling in retrospect, if actually rather bland and formulaic to watch. Variety
1.0
Its enough for a cringeworthy Indiewood study of anguish; every character beat feels like its been workshopped to death in Sundances labs. Time Out
1.9
Unfortunately, its disclosure is left to a third act twist that will leave audiences to wonder if they havent been a bit dense the whole time.
1.9
While this makes for a pleasant little trip down the rut in the middle of the movies road, a third act plot twist wrenches the narrative out of its co ..
1.5
A truly arresting third act twist deepens the film in ways that cant be discussed here. The Hollywood Reporter
1.0
Rudderless, the misbegotten directorial debut of William H. Macy, is so dishonest, manipulative and ultimately infuriating that it never recovers afte .. The New York Times
4.0
A folk rock musical with heart.As William H. Macys feature directorial debut, Rudderless is a heartwarming, sobering and surprisingly fun indie rock d .. IGN
3.0
(Though these tunes are a bit underwhelming, the fine performing of them brings some welcome warmth and energy.)
3.8
Its not easy making an uplifting film about the aftermath of the death of a son. But director and co writer William H. Macy and actor Billy Crudup as .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
Sam (Billy Crudup) is a distraught dad who loses track of himself after his collegiate son kills a half dozen classmates as well as himself. Ny Daily News
3.0
Unfortunately, this music filled drama canat quite reach the heights that it strives for. JoBlo
3.1
Rudderless is humane and almost entertaining.A crucial late plot development disrupts the predictability, instigates a third act and provides reason f .. The Globe And Mail
1.5
Its puzzling why a talent like Macy bothered with a project that is so long on sentiment and short on comic relief and unclear on what it wants to say .. Village Voice
1.9
Rudderless is a tragic quasi musical that never quite finds its way.It drifts through a lot of tunes, some big name cameos, a big twist that you wont .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
A sensitive performance from Billy Crudup buoys this sincere but ill conceived drama, the directorial debut of character actor William H. Macy. Chicago Reader
2.0
Two solid talents actor Billy Crudup and actor turned director William H. Macy have both thrived in theatre and been frequently seen in indie films. T .. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Macy ends the film with a shot that is no less powerful for its simplicity. Az Central
4.4
The film is a roller coaster of emotions and the jolt, when it comes, will send you reeling. Toronto Star
4.5
Youre probably thinking the movie sounds odd or inconsiderateschool shootings are a very sensitive subject and shouldnt be taken lightly.But at the he .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.5
This is a film that deserves to make a lot of money because its one of the best Ive seen this year. Tony Medley
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
2.0
If a movie has a bad start, maybe it will stick the landing and make it something worthwhile. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
The ensemble is strong, but the film succeeds because of its two lead performances. Oregon Live
2.5
Macy was smart not to assert answers to questions that dont have any. Red Eye Chicago
4.0
Rudderless is a pretty good character study about grief and guilt and how it can flip those left behind upside down. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
Too often, the film states its intentions forcefully rather than trusting in its performances and songsand viewersto connect the emotional dots. The Dissolve
2.5
Its a strange mashup of a lets put together a band musical and a socially conscious tale of paternal grief and guilt. Daily Herald
3.5
The most pleasantly surprising element of Rudderless is its soundtrack. Under The Radar Mag
3.0
The look on Crudups face the first time a full band plays one of the boys songs is heartbreaking: it has the joy of creation and the endlessly renewed .. Movie Mezzanine
4.0
Director Macy keeps the story moving and never allows the emotions to become forced, hitting a home run with his feature film directorial debut. Media Mikes
3.8
Macy shares his conviction and directs with a commitment to naturalism at the expense of schmaltz. Am Ny
4.0
In a narrative sense, Rudderless is the greatest film to emerge from Sundance this year. Hey U Guys
4.0
He is supported by a cast of strong actors, and even when you can see where it is going, the strong characterisation keeps you watching. Iol Co Za
4.4
The story is so heartbreakingly compelling, Rudderless sails beyond a sightseeing excursion and into great filmmaking. News Ok
3.8
Instead, Rudderless is a well acted, sensitive, and surprisingly funny at times debut. Madison Movie
2.0
It contains the seed of a much better film that is left unexplored.



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