Welcome to the Rileys

  • 2010


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54 % Rotten
$ 2 Million
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Positive Reviews 39
Negative reviews 19
Average Rating 3.0/5
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2.2
Jake Scotts perversely quiet melodrama traces a familiar arc from alienation to unlikely connection, yet the deeply internal Gandolfini and scowling S .. Av Club
2.8
Incidentally, Rileys has been casually dubbed Kristen Stewarts stripper movie, but the handle doesnt stick: Stewart may wear skimpy clothes and grind .. EW
3.0
But perhaps thats the beauty of WELCOME TO THE RILEYS: Its unafraid to be make its point quietly and obliquely. Common Sense Media
1.5
The sluggish pace serves to spotlight poignant scenes, but mostly feels as if the Rileys family tragedy has left their 30 year marriage in a state of .. Variety
3.5
Plenty of authentic laughs and great supporting performances make Welcome to the Rileys a decent film. We Got This Covered
2.0
Stewart lets it all hang out in a firecracker role but her damaged character never achieves the depth the weak material could have done with. Time Out
1.3
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
1.5
Ken Hixons mournful script doesnt make it easy for the three principals. Screen Daily
2.0
Stewarts strung out, frowzy performance is a timely reminder that the girl can act, but despite strong work from all three leads, the facile screenpla .. Telegraph
2.0
If Welcome to the Rileys were a thicker skinned movie if it were the movie it thinks it is so much of the outcome wouldnt be telegraphed the minute yo .. Ny Daily News
3.8
While its not among the best films I saw at Sundance, its still quite entertaining, and well worth seeing JoBlo
3.5
For every moment of raw self destruction there is an equally charming resolution. Screen Rant
2.5
Its as if Tony Soprano and Bella Swan had landed the two leads in somebodys amateur theater company, and this is what the lucky audience gets. Philly
3.2
Rileys isnt believable for a second, but its often watchable, thanks to its hardworking cast. Philly
3.0
A character driven movie about grief, depression, and the way out of both of them through love. Spirituality And Practice
2.8
Tries to turn an inherently melodramatic tale into a serious study of middle class grief, but doesnt succeed despite the acting talent on hand. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Jake Scotts Welcome to the Rileys is so underwritten that, despite a more energetic performance, Stewart makes much less of an impression. Village Voice
3.8
Well cast and nicely acted, its another piece of the puzzle of what Kristen Stewarts career might look like after Twilight turns dark. Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
The Twilight star doesnt have the depth or emotional agility to go toe to toe with Gandolfini and Leo. Usa Today
3.8
...a consistently watchable piece of work that benefits substantially from its stellar performances... Reel Film Reviews
3.0
will win no prizes for originality, but it benefits greatly from the subtle performances of the two leads, particularly Leo... Radio Times
3.5
Observant writing and direction make this exploration of grief surprisingly uplifting. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
Quietly assured and superbly written, this is an emotionally engaging drama with a trio of terrific performances from James Gandolfini, Kristen Stewar .. View London
2.5
Dougs mission to reclaim Mallorys innocence and his own fatherhood is too deranged for the squeaky clean treatment it receives here. Cs Monitor
3.8
But it doesnt play out that way, thanks to realistic performances and a script by Ken Hixon thats long on surprises and blessedly free of pat answers. New York Post
1.5
Sensitive performances by James Gandolfini and Melissa Leo and a sensationally sleazy one by Kristen Stewart are simply not enough to enliven this dow .. Film Journal International ..
3.5
But, despite fining her for cursing, he doesnt want to fix her, not exactly. Az Central
2.5
Gandolfini and Leo still convince us theres a genuine marriage there, with genuine affection underpinning it, and Stewart somehow builds a character o .. Boston
4.5
The performances all around are great... this is yet another wearyingly familiar story about what women can and should do for men, not about the woman ..
1.5
Its a preposterous story, yet for part of its duration at least, Gandolfini as the slouching, baggily dressed Doug and Leo as the reawakened wife mana .. Guardian
2.0
Doug has become a dead eyed emotional zombie, trudging through his life; Lois has developed agoraphobia and cant leave the house. Guardian
2.5
You just wonder what Jake Scott, the director son of Ridley Scott, and Ken Hixon, the confused and inconsistent screenwriter, were smoking. Whatever i .. Observer
2.5
And all three leads Gandolfini, Leo and Stewart do everything in their power to make it non shrieky and more like something that doesnt make you want .. Movies
3.2
What makes Welcome to the Rileys watchable is the cast. You wont find much Tony Soprano DNA in Gandolfinis somewhat slimmer Doug, outside of the power .. Boston Herald
3.2
(VIDEO) Director Jake Scotts tale of redemption attempted works better as an actors showcase for Melissa Leo, James Gandolfini, and the ever watchable .. Coles Mithey
2.5
And Kristen Stewart well, yes, once again shes got a bad case of the mopes. Nj
2.8
Gandolfini is admirably low key, but Stewart seems stuck in the same sneering, pouty mode shes practically trademarked. Oregon Live
3.8
But though it doesnt exactly improve as the movie goes on, it becomes more innocuous as the actor commits. E Online
2.0
Starting strongly by depicting the sparseness of Doug and Lois relationship, Welcome to the Rileys quickly loses its footing by attempting to be too m .. Cine Vue
2.0
The reason Well, hes befriended a teenage stripper (Stewart) who reminds him of his dead daughter. Mirror
2.0
The dialogue and ponderous drama got lost even before the camera rolled. Ft
4.4
As for Melissa Leo, well, shes Melissa Leo shes so good that she can make you forget shes Melissa Leo. Ar Kansas Online
1.5
While the pacing often sags, Kristens rude womanchild picks up the slack. As she settles into a sleazy routine while seeming just as relaxed moping ar .. News Blaze
4.5
A solid piece of filmmaking, built on an unfussy, honest script and three beautifully understated and brave performances. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
Despite its indie sensibilities, under the surface its a pure Hollywood heart that beats here. The Sun
2.5
The performances find the ideal tone of closure, leaving the future relationship between these three more intriguing than anything established in the .. Brian Or Ndorf
2.5
She does whats required of her, which isnt much of a stretch from her typical moody characters, but there still is something that doesnt quite work. Shockya
3.0
Movingly written and exquisitely played by the three leads, this never gets bogged down in sentiment or lazily opts for easy answers. Sky
3.8
Its surprising in the lovely notes it consistently hits, and the simmering sweetness it achieves, despite the dark, seedy framework propping it up No La
2.0
More than anything, the film just doesnt burrow far enough in it wants to be dark and gritty and real, but it seems to struggle to punch through those .. Dvd Talk
3.0
Gandolfini, despite an occasional, ill conceived Midwestern drawl, reminds the audience once again why hes Papa Bear of the screen. Or Lando Weekly
4.5
Ms. Leo finds a way to be affecting in spite of it all. Its as if her later scenes had been lifted from another movie. An enjoyable one. Wsj
4.5
It almost doesnt matter that The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest has so little sting. Ny Mag
3.8
Surprising twists lead the story in unexpected directions. The actors get credit for making you care about these characters. The audience develops a t .. Entertainment Spectrum
4.5
Melissa Leo gives one of her most textured and evocative performances as Lois.
1.9
Almost as embarrassing as Black Snake Moan all the more so because nobody involved in the film seems to recognize how icky it all is. Boston Phoenix
4.4
These are complex, believable characters, wholly deglamorized and bestowed with the layered complications that define real life. Am Ny
2.5
Welcome to the Rileys sets out to be a study of grief and how to overcome it, but it rings too false to offer much hope or entertainment. Miami
3.1
Thanks to an earnest performance by James Gandolfini anchoring it, we can almost forget the weight of Kristen Stewart dragging it down with every hair .. Cinematical
3.8
This is a movie where the drama is shaped more by quiet conversations than by noisy confrontations kind of the way things happen in real life. Movie Line
4.5
I felt it denied access to her character and Leos fine work doesnt need dressing up with camera gimmicks. Cines Nark
4.5
Scott has the good sense not to bring everything to a neat conclusion. After all, this is really the Rileys movie, and one about rebirth and letting g .. Ma Cleans
2.0
Produced under the Scott Free banner (Ridley and Tony Scott, producers), its surprising that such Hollywood heavyweights would choose a script thats s ..
3.0
The film wears its heart on its sleeve, but the drama falters when the tone grows over earnest.
2.0
Gandolfinis bashful, bear like Doug is endearing but most of this earnest film just doesnt ring true. Daily Express (UK)
3.0
Gandolfini, Leo and Stewart are well and able to carry this story pretty far, and it truly is a success for that reason Iamrogue
4.4
The story sounds ridiculous hokey, even. But James Gandolfini, Melissa Leo and Kristen Stewart inhabit their roles with such an unstudied validity tha .. Herald Tribune



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