Uncle Drew

  • U/A (INDIA)
  • 2018


MOVIE IS predictable entertaining amiable hilarious
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68 % Fresh
$ 46 Million
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Positive Reviews 53
Negative reviews 22
Average Rating 3.0/5
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1.5
Uncle Drew has some very nice comic performances and a heartfelt message, but its by the numbers script dunks it into mediocrity. Den Of Geek
3.0
Its one of those lightweight summer diversions thats a hundred times funnier than you expect. EW
2.5
Though it has a few big laughs, Uncle Drew mistakes its goofy pitch for a free pass to be very simple with its comedy, and sappy with its emotions. Rogerebert
3.0
But its better than expected from the premise and good for inspirational sports related messages and several belly laughs. Common Sense Media
3.0
There are some laughs here, but nothing gut busting Stone doesnt force the issue.Hes fine with a movie thats more of a friendly game than a blowout, a .. Indie Wire
4.5
There are some laughs here, but nothing gut busting Stone doesnt force the issue. Indie Wire
3.0
Uncle Drew may be tired, but it shows that ones fundamental love for the game never gets old. Variety
4.5
For better and worse, Uncle Drew feels like the kind of movie that wouldve cleaned up in the summer of 1998. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Spawned, bizarrely, by a 2012 Pepsi Max advert, this good natured get the gang back on the road movie sees 26 year old NBA star Kyrie Irving reprise h .. The Guardian
2.0
It coasts along on recognition and sports star status and not enough has been done on the script. The Guardian
3.1
Mostly, though, the film is an excuse to watch NBA greats horse around in funny getups.
2.5
Moviegoers who dont get a kick out of spotting athletes on the screen may be less than enthralled by the otherwise formulaic comeback flick, but sport .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Hes told to find the aged court legend Uncle Drew, here fleshed out to feel like a homage to the real life street ball legend Earl Manigault. The New York Times
2.0
Even a sports comedy with as goofy a premise should be more satisfying than this.
2.5
The humor isnt terribly consistent and the drama of the situation never feels truthful. JoBlo
3.0
Uncle Drew isnt a great sports comedy, but its highly entertaining thanks to nailing the right tone and the chemistry of its leads. Screen Rant
3.1
Daxs story arc is long enough to include a pair of love interests first with Tiffany Haddish (who has disappointingly little to do) as the impatient g .. Philly
2.0
A hoops fantasy that hews closely to the standard tropes of underdog sports stories, but does so with a gleeful irreverence that should make it surpri .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Howery is funniest in the outtakes over the closing credits, breaking up at what everybody else is doing. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
UNCLE DREW is a Summit Entertainment release produced by Temple Hill in association with PepsiCos Creators League Studios. (less) Blu Ray
4.5
What laughs there are come mainly from Lil Rel Howery as the short, put upon coach and Nick Kroll as a rival player constantly winding him up. Chicago Reader
1.9
The games themselves are staged as showcases for the players turned actors to display their prowess.Thats to be expected, but it certainly doesnt give .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Laura: Screenwriter Jay Longino takes the underdog sports template and layers it with the arent seniors hilarious when they dont act their age style o ..
3.0
Its a totally formulaic sports movie, but its got a lot of liveliness to it and watching these guys play off of each other is fun. You Tube
3.2
Its not the best crafted movie, but I had fun with it...you can have fun watching this movie, especially if you are a basketball fan. You Tube
3.0
Its crude, formulaic and the grey wigs and eyebrows, wrinkly make up and prosthetics...are often hilariously unconvincing. Yet theres something resolu .. The Times
3.0
The film moves quite easily from bittersweet tones to feelgood larkiness, in jaunty but formulaic style. The Times
2.0
Written by Jay Longino and directed by Charles Stone III, the movie is shambling and awkward between games, but everybodys likeable and ingratiating i .. News Review
3.5
This journey to cobble together the old squad should be more fun that it is. The Wrap
3.8
Uncle Drew is the surprise comedy of the summer... just so incredibly strange, its genuine humor and heart catch you off guard. News Day
3.0
But in the endlets just say the buzzer beater is a crowd pleaser. Film Journal
3.8
And for a movie inspired by a TV commercial, thats a pretty noble achievement. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
You dont watch Uncle Drew for dramatic depth. You watch it to see great basketball players goof around. And, for better or worse, thats what you get. Az Central
2.5
But Uncle Drew is more than a vehicle to sell cola, not to mention basketballs chief product placement fetish, sneakers. Toronto Star
3.0
Structuring a feature film around someone like Irving is a delicate dance. If only the results were as consistently well choreographed as that dance o .. Slate
3.0
Crucially, director Charles Stone III manages to make the climactic game exciting, hitting all the required underdog sports movie beats along the way, .. Flim List
3.5
With a crowd pleasing setup, hilarious performances and a much needed sense of simplicity, Uncle Drew delivers in an unexpected and hilarious way. Film Inquiry
3.0
Most memorable as the heros cautionary best friend in Get Out, Lil Rey Howery once again draws on his comedic timing. Susang Ranger
2.5
This amiable fantasy, directed by Charles Stone III, douses its sparks of insight in a flood of sentiment. New Yorker
2.0
Uncle Drew is unabashedly simple and straightforward, a comedy without complexity. Boston Herald
3.8
The whole movies that way, succeeding on the simplest possible terms: Its fun to hang out with these people for a while. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Uncle Drew is amiable enough, even crowd pleasing, but pretty ramshackle...With all due respect to the actors and actor hoopsters, its the makeup peop .. Boston Globe
2.5
And thus, the films bare bones story begins, largely a travelogue punctuated with easy generation gap jokes. The Atlantic
3.0
And in that sense, I recognize that Uncle Drew is a solid film, well cast with funny performances and just enough of a plot to justify them. Birth Movies Death
3.0
Not that the Pepsi produced Uncle Drew was ever going to be much more than that, but the emotional investment is so low it makes a game of HORSE look .. Detroit News
3.8
Theres a sweet message about how being old doesnt necessarily rob you of your value. Aisle Seat
3.8
The surprise, then, is that Uncle Drew is an amiable, good natured film that delivers little of substance other than a pleasant forget about the outsi .. Aisle Seat
4.0
But just enough of these jokes are funny and just enough of the movies heart is in the right place that it all comes together. Vox
2.0
Basketball players pretend to be old people for 2 hours. Aside from a few quips, thats the whole joke. Oh, and plenty of product placements. Hey U Guys
2.0
The movie has big personalities yet comes up short on laughs. But buried within is a sad sigh over the gentrification of street ball. Now Toronto
3.0
Probably the most entertaining film ever based on a soft drink commercial. Maki At The Movies
0.5
I was ready to go up against Uncle Drew... but he aint bothering nobody. You Tube
4.2
I certainly dont long for a sequel, but any film that clearly and demonstrably loves hoops as much as this one does is hard to resist. Ar Kansas Online
3.0
Thats a testament to Irvings inimitable charm and legitimate talent. Film Racket
2.5
Fans of the NBA will enjoy this more than others, as the movie is filled with in jokes and cameos by basketball big names past and present. Scmp
3.8
Even though Uncle Drew is outlandish and predictable and downright corny, I loved the positive energy of this film, I got a kick out of the winning pe .. Chicago Sun Times
2.5
NBA greats like Bill Russell popped up in the ads, Irving proved to be a talented improviser, and you can see why the marketing folks at not Coke thou .. Straight
3.0
Leave Jurassic World to the kiddies and spend a few hours in the dark with these irresistible dinosaurs.A schnook promoter (Lil Rel Howery) who barely .. Sandiego Reader
4.0
Who knew a bunch of NBA all stars could turn out to be so funny and such good comic actors Uncle Drew scores on many fronts as the surprise feel good .. Dead Line
3.5
Uncle Drew is not a serious film by any means but the lighthearted film brings a lot of fun when America truly needs it. Solzy At The Movies
3.0
Only those who find the idea of slam dunking geriatrics deeply, inherently hilarious will be able to resist dunking on Uncle Drew. Film Avclub
4.5
Silly, harmless, sentimental, familiar as a soft drink on a summers afternoon, this adaptation of a Pepsi web series is popcorn entertainment at its a .. Film Journal International ..
2.0
All of that is perfectly fine.At times throughout the film, you just wish the script would have maybe tried to mirror Irvings impressive offensive ars .. National Post
2.0
Director Charles Stone III (Drumline) takes no longer than he has to, to deliver the gags, trash talk and heartwarming message, Uncle Drew introduces .. Original Cin
4.0
No classic Hollywood screwball comedy romance ever stated it better. National Review
3.5
Its very silly, but surprisingly sweet and its unpretentiousness makes this at least a two pointer. Movie Mom
2.0
Silly fun with a dance off, some gorgeous moves on the court, and athletes having so much fun its impossible not to have fun with them. Movie Mom
3.5
But the film is about more than basketball.Its about family and friendship, and when those values are discussed the film jumps to another level. Media Mikes
2.5
For a few shining minutes, Uncle Drew is the movie it surely intended to be: funny and clever, quick and snappy, and most of all, fun all infused with .. Ap News
2.0
Hey, its a fun concept, watching a septuagenarian looking like the spry baller Kyrie actually is. Columbus Alive
3.0
Its only right that so many characters in Uncle Drew don throwback jerseys. Mid West Film Journal
3.0
Uncle Drew isnt much narratively. Theres not a lot of surprise or structure. But the basketball stuff is solid and watching athletes act is always a d ..
2.0
And thats what Uncle Drew is: A flimsy, predictable, but sweetly natured summer flick, that has a heart worth rooting for. The Only Critic
3.5
For a sports movie based on a commercial, theres more swishes than misses here. Richard Crouse
2.0
The movie would have also been better if it were actually funny instead of just amiable. Crooked Marquee
3.0
There isnt much better than watching Shaq, in full geriatric makeup, toss basket after basket against other legendary players. Screen Zealots
2.5
Theres plenty of humor as Dax and the players jib and jab each other, and basketball fans in particular will appreciate the inside jokes and zingersSh .. Parade
4.0
You empathize with the dejected Dax: I loved basketball, but it never loved me back..The bad blood between Drew and Big Fella adds an undercurrent of .. Dwight Brown Ink
2.5
Howery has the endearing charisma to lead a comedy, but even his clever improv cant hold this disjointed script together. Monsters And Critics
2.5
Theres an underlying infectiousness to the performances that grants Uncle Drew its meager successes, but there isnt much else to latch onto. Film Monthly
2.5
Whats rare is when theres this large of an assemblage of athletes for a feature length. 812 Film Reviews
2.5
No one ever feels good about paying real money to see a glorified commercial or at least what feels like a blatant pitch. Ex Press
3.5
While shes good at being her, lets hope shes not typecast into one type of performance. idobi.com
3.5
Mini Review: While the movie is about as silly and predictable as one might expect from watching the trailers, theres definitely something to be said .. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
1.5
Uncle Drew isnt really about black masculinity and the generation gap, but it isnt NOT about that either, and its a particular part of it thats been b .. Stabroek News
3.1
While it doesnt rise to the hysterics of a White Chicks or Space Jam, Uncle Drew is a solid summer comedy. We Boughta Blog
3.0
There are more subplots than a players got side chicks but this doesnt bog down the weight of the film. Flavourmag
1.5
The film is based on a series of Pepsi ads and thats where it should have stayed. rachelsreviews.net
5.0
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1.0
It contains a crowd pleaser dance off, and not one, but two Viagra jokes. Reverse Shot
2.0
A fun little movie thats not perfect...will I watch it any time soon Probably not. Podomatic
1.9
Not a complete failure, like the God awful and painfully unfunny Will Ferrell basketball project Semi Pro (2008), but Uncle Drew does not give 100 per .. Phoenix Film Festival
2.5
In reality, PG does just fine financially, but that doesnt matterstudio execs want PG 13, so thats what they get. KMUW - Wichita Public Radi ..



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