Gloria: Critic Reviews

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MovieWeb: 0 reviews

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RottenTomatoes: 21 reviews

Vincent Canby New York Times (Top Critic)

60

More than any other recent film I can think of, Gloria is a movie that depends on the mood you're in when you see it.
Full Review » 8 years ago
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times (Top Critic)

75

Tough, sweet, and goofy.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Dave Kehr Chicago Reader (Top Critic)

John Cassavetes clearly set out to make a commercial film, but, intransigent personality that he was, he turned in a slice of pure avant-garde.
Full Review » 4 years ago
Variety Staff Variety (Top Critic)

Gena Rowlands is excellent as the tired woman who decides to take her chances for the boy. The kid is a right blend of understanding and childish tantrums.
Full Review » 4 years ago
TV Guide's Movie Guide

88

Under the masterful direction of husband John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands delivers a gutsy, spellbinding performance in this excellent crime film.
Full Review » 6 years ago
Geoff Andrew Time Out

It's clear from the opening montage that we're in the hands of a master.
Full Review » 6 years ago
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com

80

Full Review » 6 years ago
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com

60

Full Review » 7 years ago
Steve Crum Kansas City Kansan

80

Any Cassavetes is worthwhile viewing
Full Review » 8 years ago
Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall

80

Full Review » 9 years ago
Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

80

One of Cassavetes' most accessible and involving movies.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Christopher Null Filmcritic.com

30

John Cassavetes made some iffy movies during his career, but none is worse than the original Gloria.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal

80

Full Review » 9 years ago
Film4

Rowlands's gutsy portrayal of the woman who takes a redemptive and life-threatening plunge, and Adames as the brat who grows up fast in the pressurized situation.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Chris Robe PopMatters

More intriguing than a standard Hollywood gangster movie.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Eric Henderson Slant Magazine

Indie godfather John Cassavetes transforms Gena Rowlands into his own little Pam Grier in this oddly sweet-and-sour, PG-rated mob melodrama.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality and Practice

Gloria boasts a tough and tender performance by Gina Rowlands as an ex-gun moll and showgirl whose nurturing instincts come to the fore when she is called upon to protect a little boy in jeopardy.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Nick Davis Nick's Flick Picks

67

A reasonably entertaining and refreshingly off-beat action/drama.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Laura Clifford Reeling Reviews

60

Full Review » 10 years ago
Jeffrey Westhoff Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

60

Full Review » 10 years ago
Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

60

Full Review » 10 years ago