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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20

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  1. DavidS.
    Sep 7, 2003
    9
    Great movie, even if the radio idea is far fetched.

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Metascore
67 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: F. X. Feeney
    20
    As an audience member, you end up feeling like a sucker for even having tolerated that sickly sweet notion about a father, a son, and their silly radio.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    60
    An oddly schizophrenic fantasy thriller that ultimately succumbs to a fatal case of sentimentality.
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  3. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    75
    Emmerich's screenplay gains emotional punch from its sincere concern for family values, but science-fiction fans may be disappointed by the limited exploration of its fascinating time-travel premise.
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