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While the religious stuff is clearly set forth, it's easy to overlook, given the abundant humanity radiated by the leads, the hothouse atmosphere of the murder investigation that threatens them, and the explosion of violence that forces the issue. October 27, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
While the religious stuff is clearly set forth, it's easy to overlook, given the abundant humanity radiated by the leads, the hothouse atmosphere of the murder investigation that threatens them, and the explosion of violence that forces the issue.
Matthew Lickona
Despite the drama's questionable, abrupt shift into B-thriller territory, its leads remain affectingly rooted. September 29, 2016 | Full Review…
Despite the drama's questionable, abrupt shift into B-thriller territory, its leads remain affectingly rooted.
Michael Rechtshaffen
Dog metaphors prove to be only one of Jason Lew's problems, as his debut The Free World is riddled with more than a few unfortunate directorial choices. September 23, 2016 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…
Dog metaphors prove to be only one of Jason Lew's problems, as his debut The Free World is riddled with more than a few unfortunate directorial choices.
Nick Allen
A movie that abruptly changes direction as it goes along while taking shortcuts that leave its characters underdeveloped and crucial plot elements barely fleshed out. September 22, 2016 | Full Review…
A movie that abruptly changes direction as it goes along while taking shortcuts that leave its characters underdeveloped and crucial plot elements barely fleshed out.
Stephen Holden
While there are some missteps in the story, there's a lot to admire in "The Free World," particularly in what is sure to be a breakout role for Holbrook. January 23, 2016 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
While there are some missteps in the story, there's a lot to admire in "The Free World," particularly in what is sure to be a breakout role for Holbrook.
Katie Walsh
Watchable leads elevate a downbeat story that takes its time to ignite. January 22, 2016 | Full Review…
Watchable leads elevate a downbeat story that takes its time to ignite.
David Rooney
Leads Boyd Holbrook, Octavia Spencer and Elisabeth Moss are better than the clumsy third act melodramatics this drama throws at us October 2, 2018 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Leads Boyd Holbrook, Octavia Spencer and Elisabeth Moss are better than the clumsy third act melodramatics this drama throws at us
Roger Moore
What begins as a quiet, character-driven story of one man trying to break free from the shackles of his past flips the switch into gritty, down 'n dirty action thriller... September 23, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
What begins as a quiet, character-driven story of one man trying to break free from the shackles of his past flips the switch into gritty, down 'n dirty action thriller...
Travis Hopson
While his narrative is over-written, Lew has an unfussy and measured directing style that offers promise. August 7, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
While his narrative is over-written, Lew has an unfussy and measured directing style that offers promise.
Amber Wilkinson
The pair get a good byplay going, and a couple of individual scenes sing, but overall, it's a creaky mess. May 3, 2016 | Full Review…
The pair get a good byplay going, and a couple of individual scenes sing, but overall, it's a creaky mess.
Jason Bailey
The Free World is a film that doesn't know what it wants to be, and its hodgepodge of tones and focus result in a frustrating viewing experience. February 23, 2016 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
The Free World is a film that doesn't know what it wants to be, and its hodgepodge of tones and focus result in a frustrating viewing experience.
Adam Chitwood
Despite actors who are clearly committed to the material, The Free World is an unfortunate misfire of banality. February 20, 2016 | Rating: D+ | Full Review…
Despite actors who are clearly committed to the material, The Free World is an unfortunate misfire of banality.
Jordan Raup
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