I Am David
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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5

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  1. ScooterV
    May 6, 2005
    9
    I thought it was delightful. I brought a huge group of teens to the movie and more than 75% of them really enjoyed the film. They found david both believable and found hope that their life would also unexpectedly improve.

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Metascore
47 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. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Robert K. Elder
    50
    The beautifully shot but dramatically strained I Am David falls prey to the defect of all poor road movies: In gluing together unbelievable but convenient episodes with sugary sentimentality, it loses most of its credibility.
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  2. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Gregory Weinkauf
    50
    I Am David is by far the best after-school special to hit the big screen this season.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Joe Mader
    40
    The picture is essentially a tearjerker, with little originality or insight.
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