Fresh
It's been ages since De Niro tackled a character as rich and challenging as this, and he tackles it head-on.
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Overview
Working in a Boston homeless shelter, Nick Flynn re-encounters his father, a con man and self-proclaimed poet. Sensing trouble in his own life, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out yet again to his dad.
Director and cast
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Top critics, in their words
51%
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Fresh
He might be guilty of showboating, but De Niro's knockout performance is a declaration that the star of "Raging Bull" isn't ready to hang up his gloves.
Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fresh
Weitz digs diligently for emotional truths and makes the most of his excellent cast.
Rafer Guzman, Newsday
Fresh
I'm happy to report that De Niro hasn't lost his chops. At least not quite.
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
Rotten
Heads downward in every sense of the word.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
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