Off the Black
User Score
8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

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

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  1. Matt
    Dec 7, 2006
    9
    Great movie. Nolte's crazy-brilliant!
  2. DanielleR.
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    It made me laugh and cry.

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Metascore
62 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. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    63
    I appreciate that Ponsoldt doesn't go for cheap tears through over-sentimentality, but his detached, low-key approach distances viewers from the characters. I watched the drama unfold from afar but was never involved on an emotional level.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Justin Chang
    70
    Anchored by a terrific performance from Nick Nolte as a grizzled umpire who gets an unexpected second chance at fatherhood, this easygoing comedy-drama plays out slowly but assuredly, infusing a conventional story about a blossoming relationship with welcome reserves of honesty and humor.
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  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Rob Nelson
    70
    A disarmingly droll and insightful indie.
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