Marvin's Room
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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
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  1. Andres
    Sep 14, 2009
    10
    Wonderful. Diane Keaton and Meryl Streep were just amazing.

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Metascore
68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    The famous faces make it difficult, at first, to sink into the story, but eventually we do; the characters become so convincing that even if we're aware of Keaton and Streep, it's as if these events are happening to them.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    60
    Though comedy is an intrinsic part of the play, director Zaks has not found a way to translate it effectively on screen.
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  3. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    88
    Yet, even on those occasions when the screenplay falters, the actors are there to take up the slack.
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