Outside Providence: Critic Reviews

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Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly (Top Critic)

34

Michael Corrente loses his bearings, bringing nothing fresh, and everything bland.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Susan Wloszczyna USA Today (Top Critic)

50

The movie reeks of the kind of atmosphere that makes you reach for the Lysol.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Stephen Hunter Washington Post (Top Critic)

60

Fitfully amusing but nothing remarkable.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Amy Taubin Village Voice (Top Critic)

Outside Providence doesn't wear out the small welcome it's won.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Jeff Millar Houston Chronicle (Top Critic)

I must admit I didn't hear every word. Some were muffled by my groans.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Steven Rosen Denver Post (Top Critic)

Nostalgic, sentimental!
Full Review » 12 years ago
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times (Top Critic)

38

Badly written and severely miscast!
Full Review » 12 years ago
Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer (Top Critic)

Outside Providence, despite its familiar formula, feels fresh!
Full Review » 12 years ago
Susan Stark Detroit News (Top Critic)

75

Bravo!
Full Review » 12 years ago
Dennis Harvey Variety (Top Critic)

The signature zaniness is missing from director Michael Corrente's adaptation.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel (Top Critic)

A lot of the movie has an honest, slice - of - life feel to it, and that really helps.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Ernest Hardy Film.com (Top Critic)

Delightful cinematic surprise!
Full Review » 12 years ago
Gemma Files Film.com (Top Critic)

The characters are, without exception, surprisingly intelligent and always sympathetic!
Full Review » 12 years ago
John Hartl Film.com (Top Critic)

Entertaining!
Full Review » 12 years ago
Stephanie Zacharek Salon.com (Top Critic)

It's funny and offbeat, sometimes raucous, but it still manages to come at you in gentle layers.
Full Review » 12 years ago
James Berardinelli ReelViews (Top Critic)

75

The film, despite never venturing into uncharted territory, is funny, warm, and endearing, and features a protagonist who grows on the audience.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times (Top Critic)

A coming-of-age story of exceptional warmth and humor.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid

[The first] shot is pure Farrelly, but the rest of the movie doesn't match its humor.
Full Review » 6 years ago
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews

75

...the performances and the genuinely interesting script make this one worth checking out.
Full Review » 9 years ago
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality and Practice

A funny and sometimes poignant coming-of-age drama.
Full Review » 10 years ago
Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel 3BlackChicks Review

40

I wish I had been outside of Providence instead of watching this mess.
Full Review » 11 years ago
Dennis Schwartz Ozus' World Movie Reviews

42

It comes to the 'startling' conclusion that rich kids might do the same bad things working-class kids do, but get away with it because their money gives them privileges.
Full Review » 12 years ago
Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews

25

Isn't worth your time!
Full Review » 12 years ago
Bob Strauss Los Angeles Daily News

Flunks out more than it passes!
Full Review » 12 years ago
Kevin Maynard Mr. Showbiz

Despite a good cast and the requisite selection of classic rock, this is a dead-end teen stoner flick.
Full Review » 12 years ago