Humboldt County
User Score
8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13

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  1. JudithS.
    Sep 30, 2008
    10
    I saw this film 4 times. The script, directing, photography and acting, made me feel as if I were there in Humboldt County....at times, I wished I was there!
  2. PeterR
    Oct 7, 2008
    9
    I've seen the movie twice. With each viewing I find more nuances to think about and enjoy.
  3. ReneeS.
    Sep 29, 2008
    10
    Humboldt County is fantastic. It's sensitive, complex and is one of the best films I've seen in many years. It doesn't chose sides, instead it allows the audience to draw their own conclusions and it trusts its audience is savvy enough to do it. The performances are really surprising, especially if you're used to seeing Brad Dourif as Wormtongue. I really enjoy the ambiguous ending as well, since you're not really sure where the main character is headed. It feels very 70's and at the same time manages to be fresh and unexpected. Also, I was struck by the natural surroundings of the place and the score really supports this quiet beauty. For newcomer filmmakers, it looks like these guys have been doing this for quite a while. If you want something beautiful and paradoxical, go see this film!… Expand

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Metascore
54 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Don R. Lewis
    80
    Just the type of small film that, if given a chance to be seen by audiences, could become somewhat of a hit for grownups ala "Sideways" or "The Squid and the Whale."
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Joe Leydon
    60
    Its low-key charms are considerable enough to engage venturesome ticketbuyers.
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  3. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Bill White
    42
    Not a moment rings true in this sentimental drama.
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