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21 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 8 out of 10
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  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Sheri Linden
    40
    This tale of the theater could have used more time on the road.
  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Ed Park
    40
    At least Sean Astin, as a scene-chewing prima donna, seems to be having a good time--and mom Patty Duke gets to call him a "turd."
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jami Bernard
    38
    It's strictly amateur hour.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Debra Birnbaum
    38
    It's like "Waiting for Guffman" without the wit or irony.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    30
    This heartfelt valentine to the stage leaves no cliché unturned. If it has anything to recommend, it is the loving portrayal of the camaraderie of those who participate in art for art's sake who, to quote Cyrano, "work without one thought of gain or fame."
  6. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Anita Gates
    30
    Finally it becomes clear that Mr. Corley's film is meant to be a tribute to the love of theater. It has just been posing as the story of one man's finding himself.
  7. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    30
    Unconvincing poser.
  8. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Marc Mohan
    25
    The story is as predictable as it is saccharine. Apart from the presence of local landmarks, there's no reason the Rose City should be proud of this effort.
  9. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    11
    Awash in the obvious and sports a patently predictable outcome. Somewhere, Stanislavsky is shrieking as well.
  10. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    0
    A huge pile of horsefeathers is being peddled as fairy dust in Bigger Than the Sky.
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5.8 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. BarryD.
    1
    In a lifetime of working in theatre, film and television (writer-director-producer) as well as working as a television critic for trade paper Radio-TV Daily in the late 1950's, this is certainly the most dishonest and stupid little film you could possibly imagine. How it got financed is beyond me. The idea of a total amateur being cast as the lead in Cyrano would have had the entire cast in open revolt. If it had all been part of some dream sequence cooked up in the brain of a shy young man, but other than that it's a total loser. It's sweet that certain viewers may have enjoyed (to some degree) its attempt at sweetness and lovey-dovey backstage views, but it's all an insult to the actual craft and people involved.… Full Review »
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