Fresh
After a late wobble or two, Irrational Man packs a final, farcical punch that feels just right.
Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
Overview
On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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47%
Tomatometer
Fresh
At the age of 79, Woody Allen is still a formidable filmmaker ("Blue Jasmine" was just two years ago). But he is also, inevitably, Woody Allen.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh
It works, more or less; the three central actors are all terrific, particularly Posey, who finds something vulnerable and touching in Rita. But you watch it thinking of other, better Allen movies ...
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Rotten
In the end, this feeble effort remains tainted, however unfairly, by the creator's personal life. Maybe Allen should have titled it "Rationalizing Man."
Peter Keough, Boston Globe
Rotten
While it doesn't quite succeed, it's a mournful meditation too sharp and smart to dislike.
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
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