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An earnest drama, The Visit gains much emotional power through its fine performances.
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It couldn't possibly work without a transcendent central performance. Harper gives us that, and more. Apr 26, 2001
It couldn't possibly work without a transcendent central performance. Harper gives us that, and more.
Elizabeth Weitzman
It's hard not to give it bonus points for avoiding prison movie clichés and for taking a long, unblinking look at the complex dynamics of one American family. Apr 20, 2001 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
It's hard not to give it bonus points for avoiding prison movie clichés and for taking a long, unblinking look at the complex dynamics of one American family.
Michael O'Sullivan
A testament to the tenacity of the family, particularly the African American family. Apr 20, 2001 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
A testament to the tenacity of the family, particularly the African American family.
Teresa Wiltz
A spare and moving study of regret and redemption, marked with chilling truths about a life behind bars. Apr 20, 2001
A spare and moving study of regret and redemption, marked with chilling truths about a life behind bars.
Steven Rea
Contains some effective performances, not least from Hill Harper as Alex, the hero. Apr 20, 2001 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Contains some effective performances, not least from Hill Harper as Alex, the hero.
Roger Ebert
Powerfully depicts the flowering of spiritual redemption within a young man who has every reason to give in to despair. Apr 20, 2001 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Powerfully depicts the flowering of spiritual redemption within a young man who has every reason to give in to despair.
Kevin Thomas
More important than the technical precision of the actors' turns is the rapport they all share--which ultimately lends this story of a family its authentic, immediate poignancy. Oct 14, 2007 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
More important than the technical precision of the actors' turns is the rapport they all share--which ultimately lends this story of a family its authentic, immediate poignancy.
Michael Dequina
Feels dreadfully slow and often inert. Apr 20, 2001 | Full Review…
Feels dreadfully slow and often inert.
Jim Judy
At its best when considering measures of masculinity and dread of not living up to them. Apr 20, 2001 | Full Review…
At its best when considering measures of masculinity and dread of not living up to them.
Cynthia Fuchs
Harper ... turns in a powerful, nuanced performance and alone makes The Visit worth your time. Apr 20, 2001 | Full Review…
Harper ... turns in a powerful, nuanced performance and alone makes The Visit worth your time.
E! Staff
It backs up its earnest quality with a minimum of sentimentality and a cast-full of straightforward, moving performances. Apr 19, 2001 | Full Review…
It backs up its earnest quality with a minimum of sentimentality and a cast-full of straightforward, moving performances.
Dave White
Good acting abounds. Apr 16, 2001
Good acting abounds.
Luke Y. Thompson
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