Off the Map
Metascore
68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
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  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    Scott has the courage to let the imaginative story unfold at its own leisurely pace, and it's not surprising that the acting is excellent, considering that he's among the very best American screen actors.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    90
    A small masterpiece of tone and form.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    Off the Map is visually beautiful as a portrait of lives in the middle of emptiness, but it's not about the New Mexico scenery. It's about feelings that shift among people who are good enough, curious enough or just maybe tired enough to let that happen.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    88
    One of those sweet, intelligent, nicely made films.
  5. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Ty Burr
    88
    Rambles without apparent purpose, and yet it blooms in emotional impact as it goes.

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User Score
9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. CharlesM.
    9
    A little slow paced but a terrific cast and great scenery make this a treat. Joan Allen is as usual, superb as is Valentina de Angelis. Well done.
  2. DanB.
    9
    Really enjoyed the characters. A lot like Station Agent in that way.
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