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All Critics (13) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (6)
The kind of plodding, conventional fare usually reserved for TV movies. Oct 4, 2009
The kind of plodding, conventional fare usually reserved for TV movies.
Lael Loewenstein
Its heart is in the right place, but this sweet drama just doesn't build enough true drama from its slender premise. That said, it's not bad enough to merit the kind of stealth release its studio has imposed on it. Oct 4, 2009 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Its heart is in the right place, but this sweet drama just doesn't build enough true drama from its slender premise. That said, it's not bad enough to merit the kind of stealth release its studio has imposed on it.
Sandra Contreras
Could have been much better with slightly tighter pacing and with less drowning in sentimentalism. Sep 8, 2004 | Rating: 5/10
Could have been much better with slightly tighter pacing and with less drowning in sentimentalism.
Dragan Antulov
Good things come in small packages Nov 18, 2003 | Rating: 3/5
Good things come in small packages
Clint Morris
While the movie deals with the issues of single parenthood in a believable manner, director John N. Smith's handling borders on pedestrian. Dec 20, 2002 | Rating: 5/10 | Full Review…
While the movie deals with the issues of single parenthood in a believable manner, director John N. Smith's handling borders on pedestrian.
Dan Lybarger
The film devolves into trite melodrama. But on the strength of several good performances, the authenticity of emotion remains intact. Jun 5, 2002 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The film devolves into trite melodrama. But on the strength of several good performances, the authenticity of emotion remains intact.
Tim Cogshell
Offers much food for thought on single parenting and the deep ties between fathers and sons. Mar 3, 2002 | Full Review…
Offers much food for thought on single parenting and the deep ties between fathers and sons.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
A Cool, Dry Place is not a memorable film, but you could do a lot worse if you're looking for an honest human drama. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 73/100
A Cool, Dry Place is not a memorable film, but you could do a lot worse if you're looking for an honest human drama.
Brian Webster
The gorgeous Vince Vaughn makes the most of his role as everybody's dream dad -- flaws and all -- while Bobby Moat, as his young son, is little short of miraculous. Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…
The gorgeous Vince Vaughn makes the most of his role as everybody's dream dad -- flaws and all -- while Bobby Moat, as his young son, is little short of miraculous.
Urban Cinefile Critics
Amazing that with a talented cast, the movie (plot: Single father.) just sits there like a stuffed monkey. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/5
Amazing that with a talented cast, the movie (plot: Single father.) just sits there like a stuffed monkey.
Christopher Null
Despite some solid acting by Vaughn, Potter, and Adams, there is no escaping the movie-of-the-week trappings. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Despite some solid acting by Vaughn, Potter, and Adams, there is no escaping the movie-of-the-week trappings.
Michael Dequina
I'm shocked people aren't amazed at the child actor. Most kids over-act, and it's very annoying. This kid was phenomenal. It's refreshing when a movie has no car chase scenes, explosions, and no one getting shot. Just real life.
Super Reviewer
This is one of my favorite Vince Vaughn movies. A single dad trying to be a good father to his adorable son. This is a very heart warming, cute movie.
A favorite. Love this movie!
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