Submarine

  • 2011


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Average Rating 3.9/5
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4.2
Submarine is the film Youth In Revolt should have been, an achingly sad yet ribald account of a hyper verbal oddballs ascent/descent into manhood. Av Club
2.5
The film is so self conscious it seems to be dictating your every reaction. EW
4.4
It flaunts some stylistic devices, such as titles and sections and self aware narration, but it doesnt try too hard to be desperately clever. Rogerebert
3.0
Given the worn out nature of the coming of age genre, the directors little tricks do help bring some life back into an otherwise familiar story. Common Sense Media
4.0
Maybe thats why Paddy Considine s exaggerated turn as Olivers loony neighbour, a spiritual life coach, feels exuberant and out of place. Time Out
3.8
Succeeds by perfectly recapturing the way teenagers behave, the forced pretense of their actions, their deadly seriousness in dramatizing what amounts ..
3.1
There are no really profound insights in Submarine except this: That youll never really know another person unless youre willing to take the plunge.
4.5
Wales set coming of age film is stylish, very funny debut for writer/director Richard Ayoade. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Rarely if ever have I seen a more bracingly honest depiction of spousal malaise than here.
5.0
Submarine feels like the most refreshing, urgent and original debut the British film industry has seen in years. Telegraph
4.0
A perfect blend of cool, quirky comedy and warm hearted drama, crafted with such poise that it should see the transcendence of Ayoade from TV nerd com ..
4.5
While Hawkins brings an odd, natural appeal to her cold character, Graham is pure parody, a joke of a human who doesnt fit intos only slightly tweaked .. Cinema Blend
4.5
A charming indie that combines dreamy aspiration with mucky, hilarious reality. Ny Daily News
4.5
A superb British comedy, and the sleeper hit of the Toronto International Film Festival. JoBlo
5.0
These things could have easily resulted in a mass outbreak of broad comedy, but the actors play their roles completely straight. In Submarine, you tru .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Submarine is a deft/daft comedy about coming of age in a media age, when all coming of age problems have been cataloged in books, movies, TV. Philly
3.8
For an unreliable narrator, Olivers story is reliably entertaining. Philly
4.0
Submarine offers a playful and witty take on the traditional coming of age drama. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
An affected tale centered on one of those ultra precocious adolescents one rarely if ever encounters outside of memoirs and sitcoms. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Though Submarine isnt a dull head movie, amid the bells and whistles, Roberts seems less its star than its cameraman. Village Voice
3.1
But its more twee than clever, more affectionate than romantic and more promising than satisfying. Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
Its an intriguing low key film that makes you think Holden Caulfield. Sover
3.8
Olivers romantic life isnt the only thing that consumes his attention. ReelViews
4.5
Ayoade owes a debt to Wes Anderson, but the parents here are so beautifully written, and Hawkins and Taylor particularize them so well, that the movie .. Chicago Reader
3.8
His father Lloyd (Noah Taylor) suffers from depression (Once thats revealed, its clear that Oliver carries this burden as well). Mark Reviews Movies
2.8
Submarine isnt a bad film, though merely very reflective of better films that have come before it.
2.5
By the time it rolls into its sluggish, momentum free third act, Submarine has established itself as a disappointingly uneven piece of work that doesn .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
This sweet natured feature debut from Richard Ayoade has been compared to American coming of age movies such as Rushmore and The Squid and the Whale, .. Radio Times
1.5
But theres underlying matter thats really driving them, at least to some degree, and thats what first time writer/director Richard Ayoade (who works f .. Screen It
3.0
Im all for a young British film maker trying to subvert the stock traditions of boy meets girl, and Ayoade is clearly unafraid of experiment. But I wo .. Independent
3.8
Richard Ayoade, the British comic making a remarkable feature debut with his adaptation of Joe Dunthornes 2008 novel, blends mirth and malice with dea .. Rolling Stone
4.0
And even though hes a complex kid who does a lot of very stupid things, we cant help but like him. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Impressively directed and brilliantly acted, this is a hugely enjoyable, superbly written coming of age comedy drama that plays like a British version .. View London
3.2
Theres a self satisfied complacency about the movie, a forced knowingness. Cs Monitor
4.4
That Jordanas mother has a brain tumor doesnt quite capture his fancy. New York Post
4.5
Gifted newcomer Richard Ayoade delivers a delightfully edgy romp about first love, styled as a home movie and diary, and starring Craig Roberts in a c .. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Its a familiar story, yes but we all have to chart our own way through it. Az Central
3.8
Olivers perfectly willing to bully a classmate (Lily McCann) if itll bring him closer to Jordana, and if hes decent enough to feel shame, hes also stu .. Boston
4.5
Its a stylish, touching, overly cute film, much influenced by the French New Wave, though capable of nodding towards Nicolas Roegs Dont Look Now. Guardian
4.0
Considines spiritual ninja Graham unlocks long forgotten passions within Jill. Guardian
3.0
First time writer director Richard Ayoade is a talent to watch, and his film is always amiable. Daily Mail
4.5
Submarine is a very heartfelt and unique film about love that isnt bogged down by fashion and stylized sensibilities that sugarcoat the inevitabilitie .. Cinema Crazed
4.5
Oliver cant decipher Jordanas mysterious inner life, but hes even more perplexed about how to handle his parents (Sally Hawkins and Noah Taylor, two s .. Slate
4.5
This isnt entirely original, but Ayoade does freshen it up with a quaint tilt to the films mood.
3.5
Whats The Deal:Every few years the collective vibrating teen demand for a movie about an adolescent weirdo whos better than his/her surroundings someh .. Movies
3.0
Grown Ups Are Dopes: Adults are easy targets in comedies because were all so lame (its ok to admit it, youre in a safe place). Movies
4.5
Retains a strong literary flavour but is also told with much cinematic verve and an engaging eagerness to please. Express
3.8
Submarine is a remarkably assured debut filled with dry humor, inventive visual wit and great performances. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
If Submarine loses momentum as it progresses, thats because there are no cathartic resolutions. Total Film
4.2
Erik Wilsons sumptuous cinematography registers filmic delight in every frame. Coles Mithey
3.8
is made with energy, verve, vision and ingenuity, and while the places it goes and the lessons that are learned arent exactly a surprise discovering t .. Movie Freak
4.3
Ayoade has taken the old chestnut about each of us being the stars of the film of our life and played it out to its logical artistic extremes.
4.5
This is one youll want to see now, before everyone else catches up with it on video and realizes how great it is, and once you see it, my guess is you .. Hit Fix
4.5
Should it ever end, you just might find youve become a fully fledged adult. Herald Sun
3.8
Those pleasures more than overcome the films few missteps and missed opportunities. Nj
3.5
Its an all too familiar coming of age tale, but the film gives us plenty of reasons to give a damn. Film School Rejects
4.5
Mining similar narrative and stylistic territory to Wes Anderson, this weird and wonderful comedy drama still feels brilliantly unique. Film Ink
2.5
A cool, well directed, if somewhat sterile and self consciously quirky affair about teen awkwardness, virginity, infidelity and dead end marriages. The Age
4.0
All of this makes it sound as if Ayoade is trying much too hard but the gentleness of his touch succeeds in keeping pretentiousness safely out of the .. The Age
5.0
While emotionally powerful and incredibly affecting, Submarine doesnt lack for laughs, even, if at times, youll not be ready for them. Cine Vue
5.0
Not since The Catcher In The Rye has there been such an acutely observed tragi comedy about the horrors of being a teenager. Mirror
3.8
Its an amusing film that has a layer of sweetness running just below its off kilter facade. Three Movie Buffs
4.0
Ayoade is careful to make sure his directorial stamp doesnt sideline the performances, which provide the heart and soul of the film. Digital Spy
4.5
Oliver is a completely convincing character whose anxious plotting enfolds us. Abc
4.0
Though the subject matter is nothing new, every aspect of the film thrums with quality. Flicks
3.8
Any addition to the very tall pile of coming of age stories is worthy when it boasts darkly witty writing so zeroed in on a 15 year olds irrational vi .. Red Eye Chicago
4.4
In its own right, Submarine is one of the best movies of the year. Stl Today
4.0
For an hour Ayoade, a comedian in his alternative career, mixes zany visual inventiveness and deadpan perfect tonal holding patterns. Ft
2.5
Its an uneven inclusion in a film that hasnt the weight and doesnt pack the wallop it wants to. Dustin Put Man
4.0
The dry black humor that pervades the triumphs and tragedies of young Olivers life has the unexpected effervescence of hyperbole Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
Submarine successfully combines the quirky and the sweet, in this representation of adolescence in all of its messy, overdramatic, and bumbling glory. Matts Movie Reviews
3.2
However, Roberts is our sole guide and hes extraordinarily authentic in the lead role, making Oliver a vulnerable, fallible soul, not just a cutesy da .. Brian Or Ndorf
4.9
Its the kind of rare coming of age film thats well acted and abundant in both style and substance. Nyc Movie Guru
3.5
More importantly, hes begun a relationship with the wicked smart and possibly just wicked Jordana (a great Yasmin Paige) and hes having trouble keepin .. Hollywood Chicago
1.5
The movies conception of the tender agonies and embarrassments of would be teenage lovers is hobbled by punchline cuts and predictable musical montage .. Film Comment
4.0
Its not often you come across a debut as accomplished as this but Ayoade has crafted a coming of age gem. Sky
3.5
If anything, its a coming of age piece that, despite the present tense, has the detachment of memoir instead of the immediacy of the teenage now. Sbs
3.8
In frequent chewy narration, he ponders his lack of self (I dont know what I am) and the overall inscrutability of the human mind which cant be read, .. Chron
4.0
Its funny, sad, touching and charming; a film thats in turns joyously ridiculous yet on occasion hits devastatingly close to home. The Shiz Nit
5.0
Submarine is a film that loves language and doesnt feel compelled to butcher it for the sake of offering up a kind of fools realism. What Culture
5.0
Immediately calling to mind Wes Anderson and a more involving, less smug Noah Baumbach, Submarine manages to be genuinely hilarious whilst preserving .. The Skinny
4.0
Were with him, though; hes a charismatic and likable screen presence, always trying his best, even when hes doing the absolutely wrong thing. Dvd Talk
4.5
Not only a confident directorial debut, but also a clear headed capsule of teenage hopes and anxieties. Or Lando Weekly
5.0
Ayoade doesnt ape Anderson, but he achieves similar magic, delivering a sad, funny little film that takes no shame in its visual influences. Streaming Quickflix
4.5
Refreshingly, it appears that Oliver and Jordana are one of the few couples in a high school movie who have sex too soon in their relationship, but do ..
4.5
I dont approve of scenes, the self serious and affected teen thinks, hardly realizing hes dying for them. New City Film
4.0
This is a rare thing: a British comedy debut thats surprising, witty, hugely accomplished and fully capable of finding an audience worldwide. Future Movies
4.0
A classic coming of age story, Submarine nonetheless manages to avoid most of the pitfalls of the genre. Future Movies
4.5
Films like Submarine and the recent The French Kissers feel like a welcome antidote against the current wave of vapid Hollywood teen comedies. Trespass Mag
4.0
Ironically set in the 1980s when John Hughes films were all the teen rage, writer/director Ayoade doesnt make the adults into brainless parodies. Daily Film Fix
4.5
The precociousness of Oliver and Jordana mirrors the visual art house polish and daring daring do framing and styling of Richard Ayoade.
4.4
A bit contrived, maybe, but with Olivers dryly hilarious voiceover, Ayoades eye for whimsically profound visuals, and music by Alex Turner of Arctic M .. Boston Phoenix
2.5
Olivers oddball earnestness and desperation across as wan affectations. Nicks Chager
4.0
Submarine may not be epic cinema, but in a modest way, its close to perfection. New York Time Out
4.4
The movie smartly evokes the yearnings and insecurities of a young man gradually growing into his own skin. Am Ny
1.5
If you take an instant dislike to this kid whose charm is so forced and unrelenting its nearly impossible not to the film itself doesnt have much hope .. Washington City Paper
4.5
Oliver is our hero, but isnt one of those straightforward, lovable outsiders. Spectator
3.5
The result is a small, delicate comedy that depends on a continuity of tone that it pulls off. Oliver may not live happily ever after; but he manages .. Detroit News
2.8
The self absorbed teens voiceovers are annoying and the movies quirkiness is overdone. Compuserve
4.5
Somewhere in the space between Gregorys Girl and Rushmore lies Submarine, a charming coming of age romantic comedy. Kpbs
1.5
Its so relentless in its piling on of snappy effects... that it kind of plays like The Graduate going through steroid psychosis. MSN Movies
3.5
I had not seen a coming of age movie as funny and philosophical as Submarine in a long time.
2.5
Its a fun film but I wasnt as fully engaged with its meandering style and dont feel like I really gained any insight into Kesey and company. Cinema Autopsy
4.0
While its nowhere near as good as obvious influences like Rushmore or Harold & Maude, it also mixes in enough of Ayoades own voice, and an overriding .. D Cist
4.5
Ayoades direction shows not only admirable skill but obvious affection, which prevents Submarines innate indie ness from ever entering the realm of sm .. Hot Press
3.0
In the end, Submarine is another small scale British film, hoping its charm will suffice but then it steadily spoofs its own story, so we cant engage. .. This Is London
4.5
Submarine is an almost perfect coming of age story, with a bang on cast and an assured sense of self that never detracts from its narrative. Ultra Culture
1.5
New Wave y cinematic tricks such as sudden camera zooms and freeze frames, iris shots and snatches of Super 8 suit the films introspective, painfully .. Movie Talk
4.4
The thing is, thats not really true: The girl isnt perfect and perfectly sweet. Jackson Ville
4.5
For in the end, like the most successful forays into adolescent existence, Submarine doesnt quite feel like its made by a grown up. Bfi
3.8
As familiar as Submarine looked, its hard to overlook Ayoades natural skill as a storyteller with an affinity for character and humor. If he grows int .. Sign On Sandiego
4.0
Its impossible to watch this and not have long forgotten echoes of your own teenage years come flooding back.
0.5
A smug film made worse by its misuse of some genuinely arresting visuals. Not Coming
3.5
Submarine is a funny, witty, sometimes sentimental coming of age film.
3.0
A fresh, quirky, teen angst drama that plays out somewhat like a Welsh Rushmore. Franks Reel Reviews
4.5
Its a whimsical love letter to adolescent inadequacy and the overcoming thereof, one that might be backed up by the anonymous quote, Raising teenagers .. Culture Catch
4.0
The kind of rule book ripping debut thats all too rare in British film making circles. Scotsman
3.0
A quirky and stylistically idiosyncratic tale of an angst ridden teenager trying to win the heart of a girl and save his parents marriage. With everyo .. Screen Wize
4.5
The genius of Submarine isnt that Oliver learns and grows, it is the wonderful way that the film captures the way Oliver sees the world. Hollywood Jesus
4.5
Possibly, the greatest accomplishment of the film is the revelation of an incredible talent in the young Craig Roberts. Daily News Egypt
4.5
SUBMARINE is a story about growing up all while not wanting to get older. Its what HAROLD & MAUDE would have been if they had met in high school. Gordon and the Whale



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