Stronger

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  • 2017


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89 % Certified Fresh
$ 8 Million
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Positive Reviews 150
Negative reviews 25
Average Rating 3.6/5
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2.0
Which is to say, maybe purgatory isnt hot enough for a colonialist. Av Club
1.5
The movie doesnt inflate, for example, Jeffs role in identifying one of the bombers; its presented as a footnote on his rehabilitation story.) Av Club
3.0
Still, theres a raw, tangible humanity to nearly every scene that sets the film gratifyingly apart. EW
3.8
Stronger transcends your standard inspirational drama mostly through two fantastic performances, but also in the way it understands that trauma isnt i .. Rogerebert
3.0
Unfortunately, the narrative isnt arranged in the most compelling fashion. Common Sense Media
3.0
For Gyllenhaal, that amounts to a riveting and raw performance that never hits a false note. Indie Wire
4.5
But then, Stronger is an inspirational tale that acknowledges easy inspirational tales are often nonsense. Variety
3.5
Stronger complicates the notion of the public hero in its heartfelt telling of Boston marathon bombing survivor Jeff Baumans story, with terrific perf .. We Got This Covered
4.0
This isnt the positive movie many will want, but its something better: a window into post traumatic stress and exploded identity. Time Out
2.0
With its swelling score and obligatory shots of noble, fluttering US flags, the film buys into the hero narrative wholesale. The Guardian
4.0
Her biggest problem, the issue that continues to divide them, is that he just doesnt show up. The Guardian
3.8
Strongers embrace of the unpredictable nature of Jeff and Erins journey yields an array of raw, surprising character beats that flow organically from ..
3.8
Stronger isnt always easy to watch; Jeff makes bad decisions and life gets messy. But it does feel like a realistic depiction of one mans life.
3.0
As likeable as the leads are, this love story doesnt smoulder or spark as one might hope. Screen Daily
4.0
Stronger isnt all grit and grime, and indeed its spirit is ultimately an uplifting one, but it doesnt shy away from the darker realities of life, and .. Collider
4.5
Stronger isnt all grit and grime, and indeed its spirit is ultimately an uplifting one, but it doesnt shy away from the darker realities of life, and .. Collider
4.5
While Gyllenhaal still gets a quality outburst further into the movie, Bauman isnt a sociopath or a rage monster, and he certainly isnt Dr. Johnny. Vulture
4.5
But shes capable of slipping into colorful four letter Boston vernacular when the situation gets hot. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Theres a complexity to the family dynamic that couldnt be more true to life.
4.5
Stronger takes more artistic risks than any other American made inspired by true events picture I can recall. The New York Times
3.0
Its one of those decent, well acted, non revelatory efforts destined to be filed snarkily under this had awards buzz through no real fault of its own. Telegraph
1.5
The movie is a straightforward, even familiar, tale of survival and recovery, but its grave respect for the unique extremity of its protagonists ordea ..
3.5
The film lives and breathes through his take and he doesnt disappoint. The Young Folks
3.0
Bauman and his family are blue collar Bostonites, and director David Gordon Green, whose curiously pendulous career has swung between indie dramas (Jo ..
4.5
An unforgettable portrayal of strength and perseverance in the aftermath of a national tragedy, Stronger is one of the best movies of the year. Cinema Blend
3.0
Cant help but follow a fairly familiar template, but...Gyllenhaals commitment, astute direction by David Gordon Green, and some outstanding supporting .. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Its just that Hollywood cant make working class Boston guys into anything more than cartoons. Village Voice
4.4
A nice subtext the script highlights the humane capitalism of wholesaler Costco. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Tatiana Maslany, known for playing multiple roles in the cult TV series Orphan Black, invests Erin with a wealth of complexity in playing a character .. ReelViews
2.0
Its a more intimate, passionate effort from director Green, who carefully avoids the television movie route to depict a brutal rehabilitation period. Blu Ray
1.5
Movies like this are supposed to center on love, family, and triumph, but director David Gordon Green, to his credit, tends to heighten the characters .. Chicago Reader
3.8
The film could have been done with plenty of sentimentality, but director David Gordon Green would rather work in a low key way. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Gordon Green makes us wince through the first removal of Jeffs bandages, Jeff and Erins foreheads touching in the foreground, the painful action unfoc ..
4.4
Filmmaker David Gordon Green offers up a low key, deliberately paced narrative that proves an ideal complement for John Pollonos subdued screenplay, a .. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
Its tragic, its crushing, its heartfelt. Stronger is worth watching. You Tube
3.0
This weeks films The Disaster Artist 15, 103 mins Stronger 15, 119 mins I dont want a career, says Tommy Wiseau (James Franco) in The Disaster Artist. The Times
2.0
... stealing the best bits from My Left Foot, Born on the Fourth of July and The Theory of Everything by playing a character whos not quite paralysed, .. The Times
3.0
A moving true story... Gyllenhaal avoids the clichs, giving us a character whose flaws and reluctant heroism feel authentic. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
The movies secret weapon is a possibly star making performance by Tatiana Maslany as Baumans girlfriend and later wife. News Review
3.0
There is something glib about the way the film delivers its inevitable upbeat ending. Independent
4.4
Stronger is like that its a movie thats allergic to saccharine manipulation or easy sentimentality. Rolling Stone
3.0
Jake Gyllenhaal is often better than the movies he appears in, and this is true once again in Stronger,... Cs Monitor
3.8
Ive watched interviews with the real guy, and he, at any rate, doesnt speak like a goon from The Departed. New York Post
3.8
Director David Gordon Greens story of Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman resonates for the way it explores how its protagonist deals with a .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
Gyllenhaal plays Bauman, who is confused about the hero status thats been thrust upon him. Az Central
4.5
Adversity may reveal how much they care about each other, but it doesnt wave a magic wand. Npr
3.8
This if it pays, it stays logic preserves animal species but it shrivels human souls.Trophy presents the very definition of making a deal with the dev .. Toronto Star
4.0
Its not on a par with The Truman Show, which in some ways it resembles, though actually for me it sparked stronger memories of a long ago U.S. sitcom, .. Daily Mail
4.5
Dan joke) and it doesnt get too mawkish until the very last scene. Salon
3.0
Green doesnt shy away from the practical consequences of Jeffs injuries with Gyllenhaals physical commitment as impactful as his ability to communicat .. Flim List
4.5
Gyllenhaal isnt interested in blockbusters or schmaltzy material, but gritty, independent films in the $10 to $40 million budget range. Film Inquiry
3.5
Although Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a memorable performance, its too bad that a disabled actor wasnt given the chance. Susang Ranger
4.4
Jake Gyllenhaal plays the moods and transitions with so much honest expressiveness and sensitivity that there isnt a minute in which you dont feel lik .. Observer
4.0
Stronger is definitely the feel good inspirational tale many will be expecting, but dont go in ready to watch two hours of a script full of praise. Flickering Myth
3.0
Green and screenwriter John Pollono dont shy away from illustrating Jeff as completely flawed and complicated. Flim Threet
4.5
If you dont get the confirmation within 10 minutes, please check your spam folder. Time
3.0
Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany excel in this real life Boston Marathon bombing related drama Boston Herald
4.0
This warts and all account ensures that every tear will be earned. Express
4.0
In many respects, Stronger is a by the book inspirational tearjerker but the performances are undeniably effective and the emotions so raw that every .. Express
2.0
They can embrace the circus of it all and ignore what Jeff isnt telling them. The Film Stage
4.4
Stronger is a movie you need to see, no matter how much you think you dont need to see it. Chicago Tribune
3.8
And its interesting and good that Stronger fights upstream against the easy inspirational uplift that can swamp our attempts to come to grips with tra .. Boston Globe
4.0
The impressively versatile David Gordon Green has given us a raw, unsentimental examination of post traumatic stress disorder. The Irish Times
3.0
Most movies about inspirational triumphs over adversity spend more time on the triumph than the adversity, but David Gordon Greens Stronger never lose .. Las Vegas Weekly
4.5
Green isnt afraid to acknowledge the difficulties of a romantic relationship in which one partner serves as a caregiver. The Atlantic
4.5
Director David Gordon Green has long been brilliant at drawing out complex performances, and with lead Jake Gyllenhaal hes got the perfect person for .. Birth Movies Death
3.0
Maslany doesnt make Erin a saint, and the real life story of Jeff and Erin has a sad coda: The couple split over the summer, after filming was complet .. Detroit News
3.8
Early and often, Stronger catches one off guard with the characters open hearted gestures under duress, earning tears instead of jerking them. Groucho Reviews
3.0
Its a substantial achievement, made all the more remarkable by the actors simple, honest, unsparing approach. Consequence Of Sound
3.1
His only saving grace He knows he doesnt deserve all the attention hes getting. Nj
4.0
But said script also doesnt let Jeff off the hook when hes cruel to Erin and she doesnt, either. Vox
3.0
Stronger does a good job of conveying a sense of hope and forgivingness amongst the chaos of senseless violence and for that alone, Green and co shoul .. Hey U Guys
3.0
The drama is ostensibly about an everyday man overcoming extraordinary circumstancesa basic, completely worthy tenet of drama. The Play List
3.0
Sep 8, 6:30 pm, Roy Thomson Hall; Sep 9, 10:45 am, Winter Garden. Now Toronto
4.5
And just because Stronger serves up Oscar ready material on a silver platter doesnt mean these performances arent praiseworthy. Film School Rejects
4.0
Gyllenhaal is a galvanising force, with Maslany providing a genuine counterpoint, and when the film does allow emotion to grow, its with a caveat: bei .. The Age
4.5
She allows us to see an inner world that isnt always on the page. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Gyllenhaal layers Jeffs natural bar room humour with barely concealed anxiety crucially, the incident doesnt magically transform Jeffs personality. Cine Vue
3.0
Green doesnt offer many physical rehabilitation scenes; Jeffs emotional rehabilitation is more powerful without grand violins or trumpets. Tamp A Bay
4.0
Its a pleasant surprise, then, that the version of Green who knows what hes doing shows up for the sobering, unsentimental Stronger. Lw Lies
4.4
Stronger could have been little more than a melodrama. Instead, its a surprisingly gritty film about refusing to give up, regardless of the odds. Stl Today
4.5
Thankfully, Stronger isnt another grubby Mark Wahlberg movie glossing up a real life tragedyinstead, its a close study of a guy and a family who went .. The Stranger
2.0
Cant a disabled hero, once on screen, not be a hero Cant he be a human being whose tragedy, even if triumphed over, probes deeper thoughts and feeling .. Ft
4.5
When Jeffs family howl at the hospital TV after one of the Tsarnaevs is killed, it doesnt seem terribly dignified. Independent Ie
4.0
Aine OConnor Better Watch Out Cert: 16; Now showing Although it isnt likely to replace Its A Wonderful Life on everyones favourite festive film list, .. Independent Ie
4.0
This gives his internal journey some real resonance, and Gyllenhaal gives Jeff a remarkable intensity thats sympathetic even when hes being a jerk. Contact Music
4.3
It cant quite transcend all the pitfalls of the genre, but by and large, it treats with grace and honest solemnity a subject all too easy to prop into .. Ar Kansas Online
4.0
He doesnt feel like a hero even though everyone wants to treat him like one. Film Racket
4.5
Stronger is an incredible story of human spirit and endurance but its not just Jeff Baumans. And thats what makes it so powerful. Refinery 29
3.0
The acting carries a gritty yet otherwise unadventurous triumph over tragedy. The Sun
4.5
flips the whole idea of post 9/11 hero worship upside down, in a manner as welcome as it is disturbing. Wsj
2.0
The script doesnt really go to the darkest places that it probably should have to really show Baumans struggle. Patriot Ledger
4.4
Unlike director Peter Bergs hamfisted Patriots Day last year, this movie doesnt need to manufacture phony heroes or squeeze false emotion out of a ter .. Sltrib
3.5
The film works because the characters act like real people rather than movie ciphers. Scmp
4.4
What makes Stronger stand out is the pitch perfect feel for the dynamic of a loud and constantly bickering and dysfunctional but fiercely loyal and lo .. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
Its another tremendous performance by Gyllenhaal, who seems to get better the more physical the role. Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
... the two hour film suffers from some of the same nameless torpor or lack of strength, perhaps many Americans feel after decades of relentless confl .. Straight
4.5
In the canon of triumph over adversity movies, Stronger represents an important perspective. We Live Entertainment
4.0
John Pollono wasnt afraid to tackle the hypocrisy of how others view victims of a horrific event. We Live Entertainment
4.0
An uncommonly confident, compelling biographical drama that mostly avoids schmaltz and hagiography. Cinemix Tape
4.5
The film and Gyllenhaal do a great job of conveying the consequences of being knighted the symbol of hope, of resistance, of Boston Strong, and, more .. News Week
4.0
Jake Gyllenhaal triumphs in one of the best performances of the year, and his career, as a survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013. An inspiri .. Dead Line
4.5
It is the subtle, deeply affecting performances of Gyllenhaal and Maslany that really grab ahold of you, though. Metro New York
4.0
Powerfully emotional and warmly funny, David Gordon Greens film is an upper tier biopic anchored by a really terrific central performance from Gyllenh .. One Room With A View
1.5
he roars, pounding the bar and demanding attention, and participation, that he doesnt get. Flavor Wire
5.0
Never manipulative yet always captivating, this portrait of one ordinary man is an extraordinary motion picture. Awards Circuit
4.0
Jake Gyllenhaal is devastating in this true life tale of Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman. The Skinny
4.0
Jake Gyllenhaal is superb as Bauman and deserves an Academy Award nomination for best actor. Or Lando Weekly
3.8
Stronger, ultimately, leaves its audience feeling a little stronger; we fall with Jeff, and we stand with him. Seattle Times
4.5
John Pollonos script, adapted from the book Bauman wrote with Bret Witter, doesnt romanticize any of this, shunning the usual uplifting clichs. Film Journal International ..
3.8
But the film isnt without its sizable charms, most provided by its ingratiating cast. Clclt
3.0
Overall, Stronger shows us that humanity is more powerful than patriotism or denial. Tony Mack
4.5
While the team mostly sticks to the standard biopic beats, theres enough variety to surprise and occasionally delight. National Post
4.5
Predictably, theres Oscar buzz for actor Jake Gyllenhaal, but its also a movie with interesting thoughts about what inspirational stories even mean. Original Cin
4.0
GYLLENHAAL BETTER GET THAT OSCAR NOM Im exhausted of saying these words, Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a phenomenal performance. Rendy Reviews
4.5
His story and attitude are not only impressive, theyre inspiring. Third Coast Review
1.0
These cynical statements limit appreciation of the ambiguous cross cultural complexity in this fact based tale. National Review
4.5
Advertisement When it comes to terrorism, the moviegoing audience has proven again and again that it doesnt want to look. National Review
3.0
Praise must be given to director David Gordon Green for not making this a mushy, paint by numbers film and instead choosing to capture the horrors and .. The New Paper
4.5
One cant help but feel for himafter all, hes one of those who truly represents what it means to be Boston Strong. Cultured Vultures
4.0
Gyllenhaal does fine work in a difficult role, but he is matched note for note by Maslany, who gingerly takes on Erins role as a lover/therapist with .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
Gyllenhaal gives a performance of great sensitivity, capturing Jeffs offhand, offbeat humor as well as his physical and emotional anguish. Movie Mom
3.0
Although Stronger depicts people admiring Bauman as a hero, the film wisely doesnt elevate him as such. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.5
Director David Gordon Green doesnt hesitate to follow Bauman into a bar or a bathroom and doesnt shy away from showing depression or physical anguish .. Toronto Sun
1.5
That Stronger, as unpleasant as it is, doesnt shy away from the complicated side of recovery is admirable to say the least. Ap News
4.5
Image: Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions Greens empathy doesnt stop with Jeff, either. Mash Able
3.8
By the end, Boston Strong doesnt seem to be about standing up to terrorists. Sf Chronicle
1.5
Gyllenhaal and Maslany have adorable chemistry, and its wonderful that the film isnt reliant on their mutual twee sensibilities. Culture
5.0
Gyllenhaal offers further evidence that hes one of the finest actors working today, refusing to overindulge any single emotion or instinct, thanks to .. Am Ny
1.5
While Stronger is an exceptional story, its a travesty that it had to be told. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.5
Works well when it lets go of the triumph of the human spirit angle and allows the characters to behave like people, not heroes. Richard Crouse
4.5
Gyllenhaals performance anchors the movie; he mixes moments of humor with moments of self pity. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.5
Quite effectively, the film describes the voracity of a society hungry for idols, sick with patriotism and capable of turning everything into merchand ..
2.0
Jeff isnt likeable nor that particularly interesting, and his story isnt inspirational. Screen Zealots
4.5
At its core, Stronger thereby delivers a fine tribute to the human spirit. Kdhx
4.0
Gyllenhaal is an underrated actor and when you watch Stronger it shows that he deserves more praise than hes currently receiving. Iol Co Za
4.0
This is a heartbreaking and inspiring film about the will of the human spirit.
4.5
As a procedural about the work required to come back into ones body after a major physical and psychic trauma, Stronger is surprisingly compelling. It .. Cinema Scope
1.9
Bland and irrelevant, Stronger does a good job when portraying people from Boston but wards off the power of its story. .
5.0
Gyllenhaals best acting comes as a paraplegic forced to adapt to a frustrating new existence. Buffalo News
4.5
Its still inspirational, but does a better job than most Hollywood bio pics of depicting the smaller, but no less difficult, emotional steps that make .. Pgh City Paper
4.5
Its a good film with many layers about someone like you and me who worked hard learning that when you think you cant, you can. Movies and Shakers
4.5
Greens movie illuminates the troubling subtext of the phrase, Boston strong. Twin Cities
1.5
While Stronger cannot entirely resist cliches, it tries harder than most to show the jagged reality of a world turned upside down by sudden disability .. Herald Scotland
3.0
Where there is potential to tell an heros journey that is, to its very core, antipathetic to the traditional heros journey, the angle Green adopts jus .. Silver Screen Riot
3.0
For a dramatic vehicle of this caliber to work, a leading character is needed with whom the public can easily identify and there is no doubt that Stro .. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.0
The film itself is less likely to inspire Academy love it doesnt push audience weep buttons the way you might secretly want it to but its actually all .. Metro News
3.0
Carloss struggles are as compelling as Jeffs, and thats the point.
3.5
Jake Gyllenhaal stands out, proving again that he is one of the best actors of his generation. Konexión
4.5
Dawson City: Frozen Time is as unique a film experience as youre likely to encounter this year. Daily Public
1.5
This is a rare movie that focuses on the deafening quiet that comes after the noise of the hospital stay... The Monitor
3.0
Instead, Stronger is a far more interesting film that doesnt quite coalesce into a coherent narrative, with its weightier themes never fully making fo .. The Digital Fix
4.4
The film is constantly taking risks where most other inspired by true stories take easy routes. Awards Watch
4.0
Its filmmaking at its finest. Green takes a seemingly uncinematic story and turns it into a poetic film that begs to be watched. Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
More than anything, its a love story, and a difficult, intense one thats not just about two people contending with catastrophe, but about how catastro .. Buzz Feed
4.5
She doesnt make it, and you wonder if they ever will as a couple, too. Wbur
4.5
Gyllenhaal goes all in, delivering a tour de force performance that is the heart and soul of the movie. But the secret weapon of Stronger is Tatiana M .. Business Insider
3.5
The protagonist, Jeff Bauman, is just an Average Joe whos irresponsible and insensitive. The Lonely Film Critic
0.5
Green finally seems at peace with his newfound identity as a non descript studio journeyman. Visually, the film is inert and indistinguishable from an .. Sd City Beat
4.5
Green doesnt overdo the bombing sequence, opting for taste over gratuity. KSDK
1.5
The story can not be separated from the melodramatic excess that surrounds it or the conventionality in its narrative. Butaca Ancha
4.0
The film is quite simply an irresistible, thumping great tear jerker though not necessarily gratuitously so. Dogandwolf
2.5
Stronger never really grabs the audience emotionally, and later in the film, falls into a hurried, perfunctory redemption arc and its happy ending. We Are Movie Geeks
3.0
Stronger isnt able to maintain the balance of emotion and plot development and so it begins to fall apart in the final act. Movies With Mae
4.5
Stronger hasnt gotten the attention it rightly deserves from audiences who frankly dont know this film exists. Its a movie that people simply need to ..
4.3
Rather than show how Jeff is bolstered by the people of Boston or his family, the film goes for something much darker, more nuanced. The Pop Break
2.0
...the only touch of humanism in this film comes from Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany. La Nación (Costa Rica)
3.1
Given how rough and tumble Jeffs prior existence seems, will leave a skeptical audience wondering how long this happy ending can possibly last. The Globe And Mail
3.5
If anything, hes more hard drinking, argumentative and prone to tempers and depression.
4.5
The story is inspirational, but predictable. It is the talented actors who carry it to another level with their outstanding performances. The Sun Daily (Malaysia)
4.5
David Gordon Green brings an emotional honesty that these type of films usually lack. Próxima Tanda
3.0
Far from the trivial melodrama, the director opts for an almost documentary montage in which the cast offers interpretations that will surely be remem .. Cinema Movi L
3.0
The true strength on display throughout the film stems from Gyllenhaal who has always had an edgy, almost twitchy kind of presence. Dayton City Paper
1.5
However, as its often the case with films of this sort, theres a tendency to simplify. Chicago Cinema Circuit
4.4
No, it is intuitive and riveting emotion as demonstrated by Gyllenhaals brilliant turn as Jeff Bauman propped up by top notch supporting performances ..
2.5
The movie hints at the emptiness of platitudes like Boston Strong, but doesnt have the dramatic courage to quite go there. The Canadian Crew
3.8
Gyllenhaal gives a performance of great sensitivity, capturing Jeffs offhand, offbeat humor as well as his physical and emotional anguish. Movie Mom Max Lazebnik



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