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46 out of 100

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Starring: Christopher Walken, Jonah Bobo, Josh Lucas, Michael Caine
  • Summary: Around the Bend tells the story of four generations of men who are suddenly brought together by the chance to uncover the truth about their family's past. The journey will take them out on the road to a world full of surprises -- some comic, some dramatic and all of them personal. (Warner Independent Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 31
  3. Negative: 6 out of 31
  1. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    75
    A bittersweet relationship drama with enough honest emotion and gentle humor to move even the steeliest heart.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: David Hughes
    60
    One of those films that seems like it was made mainly for film festivals - and it has the awards to show for it.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Allison Benedikt
    38
    A well-intentioned, ill-conceived blip of a movie that just happens to star two of the most esteemed actors of our time--Michael Caine and Christopher Walken.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. TomM.
    9
    Great direction, great performances, and great story. What else is there? Oh, yes, a great soundtrack! I purchased the soundtrack a half-hour after I watched the film.… Expand
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