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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16

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  1. Juan
    Mar 23, 2006
    10
    one of the few films that truly captures the essence of youth. funny and touching, yet another great example of the renaissance that mexican cinema is experiencing.
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  2. KenG.
    Apr 3, 2006
    4
    Watching people in a movie just hanging around being bored, is well, kind of boring. I've seen the comparsions to "Steinfeld" some have made, but "Steinfeld" didn't work because it was "about nothing". "Steinfeld" worked because it was a very funny show that happened to be "about nothing". On the other hand "Duck season" is a dull and kind of drab movie "about nothing". I also never really believed the 30- something year old pizza delivery guy would spend the whole day palling around with 14-year olds kids, escepially when he had a job to get back to. I understand that the point was that in his heart he didn't mind getting fired, but I just didn't think movie handled this aspect in a believeable way.… Expand
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  3. MosesF.
    Mar 10, 2006
    10
    Love it!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. MariodelaG.
    Mar 10, 2006
    9
    I wish I can see it again...
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. [Anonymous]
    Sep 9, 2006
    5
    The ultimate in minimalism.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. LisaA.
    Mar 14, 2006
    10
    God! I think this film will make it into my top ten of the year. So great the characters are so funny, charming, and kind of sad really. I just loved loved loved it.
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  7. AldoA.
    Mar 16, 2006
    10
    The best mexican film since Y tu mama tambien and one of my favorites of 2005, the year I saw it.
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  8. Michael
    Mar 29, 2006
    10
    It's an excellent little movie: it manages to be profound while picturing everyday life. It's worth seeing at least once. (And Phil Hall, from Film Threat, who called it "boring" and "icky" should not write movie reviews).
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  9. CarlinhosB.
    Mar 9, 2006
    10
    what a great movie this is. Is so fresh I'm sure most audiences will hate it, but it is so simple that makes you very passionate about it. This is a must see supported by the great Alfonso Cuaron. It won 11 Ariels by the way.
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  10. TomB.
    Mar 23, 2006
    10
    Fantastic from beginning to end! One of the things I loved about it was the clever use of sound as a metronome for the flow of the picture. Brilliant! And not a bad bunch of acting either.
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Metascore
74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Phil Hall
    40
    Sometimes Duck Season is amusing. More often, though, it is boring and icky.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    70
    The fullness of Duck Season is in direct proportion to its smallness; its modesty makes it bloom.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: David Rooney
    70
    This slight but appealing film's funky eccentricity feels a little contrived at times.
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