To The Bone

  • 2017


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Positive Reviews 37
Negative reviews 14
Average Rating 3.2/5
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3.0
Theres a reason why the topic is popularly associated with cheesy TV movies. Av Club
2.0
For young people suffering, the movie offers both hope and clarity; for more experienced viewers, it may come off a little too much like Girl, Interru .. EW
3.1
There are aspects of this approach that are refreshing. Noxon clearly knows the territory. But the end result is confusing and unfocused. Rogerebert
3.5
Former high schoolers might be a bit bored by the movies ultimate goal of teaching a lesson, but for the viewers that need this type of story, I cant .. Rogerebert
4.0
But rest assured that the movie has thoughtful messages about finding joy and beauty in life, discovering value in ourselves, and learning to survive .. Common Sense Media
3.0
A feel good Lifetime movie this is not, and the material is all the better for it. Indie Wire
3.5
The film tells the story of Ellens fifth, and final, in patient experience its not an easy sit, nor a terribly entertaining one, but in the hands of w .. Variety
1.0
At the end of the film, precisely nothing useful or insightful is said about anorexia or anything else. The Guardian
3.8
Writer director Marti Noxon understands that the only truthful ending to this story is no ending.
3.5
To that end, Lily Collins does exceptional work in a role which clearly involved a degree of weight loss which will make audiences uncomfortable, as i .. Screen Daily
3.5
Elliot Greenbergs editing makes the 107 minute running time feel surprisingly pacey, while the rest of the films technical credits are likewise solid .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
At one point, we learn that Ellen, a gifted artist, recently posted some drawings of her body online, with controversial results.
3.5
Countless movies and pieces have been written about the harsh beauty standards women are expected to conform to, so To the Bone wisely ignores them an .. The Young Folks
2.5
TO THE BONE is for sure a movie I hoped I would like, as a good, gritty story about anorexia is needed, although this isnt that film. JoBlo
4.0
Still, though To the Bone isnt quite enjoyable to watch, its acted well and is, in its depiction of this all too pervasive disorder, essential. Village Voice
2.0
The rare smile is parked on a pile of ribs, visible hip and sternum bones. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
10 1 8 / 10 Anorexia is an extremely difficult disorder to dramatically communicate. Blu Ray
2.0
You cant shake the impression that the film is getting a creepy, if subconscious, kick out The Times
2.0
Its surprising, then, that the script offers only generalities instead of any real insight. The Wrap
2.0
Its the best line of the movie, and the one that forces your heart into your throat. News Day
4.0
Most importantly, it is refreshingly well considered from start to finish. Film Journal
3.0
Her bones stick out like the blades of a prehistoric reptile. Her stomach or, at least the area where her stomach should be seems to have had air suck .. Hindustan Times
4.0
That was the prevailing mood on Buffy, too, where jokes were the best shield against a relentless onslaught of supernatural terror.For much of the way .. Npr
4.5
Although theres plenty of heavy drama here, the movie also includes a bit of humor and romance.I applaud everyone connected with To the Bone for their .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.5
An admirable and empathetic work that does not romanticize anorexia or the young woman being ground into nothingness by the disease, as some have fear .. Salon
2.0
Instead, it meanders here and there, to and fro, with no real point or resolution.There are no gems of wisdom; no suggestions for healing; not even a .. Film Inquiry
4.0
Thoughtful in its approach the film feels authentic in its depiction of individuals for whom food is an enemy. Express
2.0
With its predicable beats, one wishes this drama doubled down on the alarming effects of eating disorders. The Film Stage
3.5
But despite sharp dialogue and a strong lead performance, To The Bone is too conventional in its direction to immerse, and too distant in its stagey s .. Birth Movies Death
3.5
The sheer loneliness of being a long term anorexic the secret rituals, the obsessive calorie counting, the obvious triggers, the subtle distance at wh .. Herald Sun
3.5
But while To the Bone doesnt take a lot of risks cinematically Noxons background in TV shows in the films conventional framing and pacing its moving f .. Vox
2.0
Meanwhile, Reeves is as magnetic as ever, despite being faultless as both a doctor and mentor.Where the story really succeeds is in its refusal to lay .. The Play List
2.0
While To The Bones dramatic strength lies in its first hand immediacy, the meandering tale fails to engage. Film Ink
4.0
The only thing more interesting than watching how someone turns into a superhero is seeing them lose that power. Stuff
3.5
Cautionary tale.Orin a twisted senseinstructional and aspirational Christianity Today
4.0
The day to day life at the facility brings to the fore one of the movies larger themes: The importance of accepting yourself and being comfortable in .. Daily Dot
2.0
If youre a fan of the TV series The Good Fight, the sequel to The Good Wife, youll recognize the flaky Carrie Preston and smile whenever she is on the .. Shockya
3.5
It has its moments, but this works wild and ineptly handled tonal swings make for frustrating viewing. Straits Times
3.5
Its a balancing act most directors couldnt land on their tenth film; that Noxon does it on her first is sort of astonishing. Flavor Wire
2.0
The direction is too pedestrian, the script too generic and the film as a whole is more concerned with reassurance than with confrontation. Under The Radar Mag
3.5
But the question of whether To the Bone might do more harm than good has already sparked a minor controversy. The Daily Beast
4.0
Its quite taboo even today to talk about it even though its becoming more prevalent.To do it in a film to make it entertaining but make it very inform .. New States Man
4.0
Writer director Marti Noxons deeply moving feature debut, To the Bone , isnt just about a young woman confronting anorexia; its a story about coming t .. Ap News
4.5
Wolverines adamantium claws no longer leave scratches, they take off entire limbs.The action is not only more violent but more personal and visceral t .. Blog Bullz Eye
4.5
IF youre looking for something to watch tonight, the controversial Netflix anorexia film To the Bone comes with a mental health warning.This is the be .. News
3.5
Unlike some issue driven dramas, To the Bone is honest, insightful and direct in its exploration with a wonderful script by Coxon, previously show run .. Kdhx
3.0
The inherently illogical nature of mental illnesses gives the film an uncomfortable atmosphere throughout, which doesnt make for the most enjoyable vi .. Bangkok Post
2.0
Its jokes are never too dark, its edges never too sharp, and its ending, while not exactly neat and easy, is comfortably hopeful. Buzz Feed
3.5
And, both felt To The Bone was an important look at a topic that hasnt received the attention it should. Womens Voices For Change
3.1
As it is, its maddeningly inconsistent, a film that is constantly reminding you of how much better it should be. Baltimore Magazine
4.0
The worst part of this job is trashing a movie with good intentions. Spliced Personality
3.5
Wryly funny If To the Bone stops short of showing the full horror that anorexia nervosa can wreak, it lays bare the misery, dread and degradation suff .. The Culture Trip



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