Margot at the Wedding
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66 out of 100

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6.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

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  • Starring: Flora Cross, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nicole Kidman
  • Summary: Margot at the Wedding is a sharply observed portrait of a family in distress. Noah Baumbach's latest project is an unflinchingly honest story about coming to terms with one's family and oneself, a journey that is both funny and heartbreaking. The film stars Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Jack Black. (Paramount Vantage)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 37
  3. Negative: 3 out of 37
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    100
    Baumbach’s achievement stings. It also has the sureness of tone and direction of a Chekhov story.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    80
    Margot at the Wedding gives its characters (and us) something to laugh about.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Liz Beardsworth
    60
    A sharply observed but bleak examination of family dysfunction, anchored by solid performances.
  4. Time
    Reviewed by: Richard Schickel
    30
    This is moviemaking for people who don't much like movies unless they are -- you know -- "serious." It is visually inert. It appears to be taking up small-scaled, yet emotionally resonant issues, but does not actually define them sharply or bring them to firm conclusions.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 9 out of 30
  1. JasonF.
    10
    Baumbach's has an incredible gift of giving genuine life to characters, their flaws glaring and painful even as you fall in love them.
  2. Orlando
    8
    Fearless acting, superbly written and excellent directing in this outstanding film about family interactions, parenting, and the natures of family loving.… Expand
  3. DWilly
    7
    This is a wickedly funny and intelligent movie and Nicole Kidman delivers: specific, imaginative and brave (fully using herself without commenting at all on a despicable character to indicate she's not like that). Hers is by far the best leading actress performance of the year, but then that has very little to do with who gets recognized for awards, does it? It's not a perfect film, Jack Black can be funny I suppose, but he's not a real actor and there's no reason Jenifer Jason Leigh (very solid, very intimate) would be with him (Mark Ruffalo where were you?). This Noah Baumbach really has got something going for him.… Expand
  4. GregM.
    4
    Well filmed, well acted, affecting at times, but ultimately a huge disappointment. The characters don't speak like humans do, don't react like humans react, and don't have any motivation. I have a feeling that the writing was a stylistic decision pushed way to far, because despite great filmmaking and performances, the movie comes out jumbled and thin.… Expand

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