
Avalon
1990, Drama, 2h 6m
26 Reviews 2,500+ RatingsYou might also like
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Sam Krichinsky
Jules Kaye
Ann Kaye

Hymie Krichinsky
Dottie Kirk
Gabriel Krichinsky
Critic Reviews for Avalon
All Critics (26) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (4)
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The real triumph of this film thematically is that melancholy and bittersweet emotions dominate. This is not the standard heartwarming immigrant film we have experienced so often.
June 18, 2020 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… -
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September 7, 2011 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
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December 30, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
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October 5, 1990 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
Avalon remains visually mesmerizing throughout.
September 2, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0 | Full Review… -
Avalon is a parable about the price of prosperity, the evolution from the extended family at the dining-room table to the nuclear family hunched over TV trays.
October 14, 2019 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Avalon
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Sep 05, 2014Sweet. Realistic. A bit slow, but rich in character and well-acted.Dannielle A Super Reviewer
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Sep 09, 2013An insular Jewish immigrant family adjusts to American life in 1950s Baltimore. In the sub-genre of film that is "immigrants adjust to American life," a genre that In America dominates, Avalon is not bad. Its elements of magical realism ring false and over-bearing, but the characters are sharply constructed and often interesting. Strong performances by Armin Mueller-Stahl (has he ever given a bad performance) and Aidan Quinn (who has given plenty of bad performances) carry the film despite circular plotlines about who cuts the turkey and when. Overall, this film is good, but it's nothing to write back to the Motherland about.Jim H Super Reviewer
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Jan 12, 2007My husband was an extra in the firefighter scenes!Ida K Super Reviewer
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