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Summer Storm
Metascore
51 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
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  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    75
    An observant and sensitively played drama about adolescent sexuality, unrequited love and heartbreak.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    70
    Ultimately has few original aspects, but it is an intelligently wrought drama that makes it a respectable entry in the genre.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    70
    A lovely wallow in the sweaty pains and joys of mostly gay adolescent love.
  4. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Elliott Stein
    70
    One of the film's major assets is Stadlober's winningly natural performance-his moody charisma is irresistible.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    70
    Kreuzpaintner displays a natural gift with actors and a clarity in storytelling that result in a fresh take on what otherwise might have been a familiar coming-of-age story.
  6. Variety
    Reviewed by: Dennis Harvey
    70
    Routine in some aspects, but compensates via psychologically sharp writing and performances.
  7. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Albert Williams
    70
    This tender and funny feature benefits from an appealing cast--in particular Stadlober, who brings depth and honesty to what could have been a formulaic coming-out chronicle.
  8. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    63
    There's nothing truly new to be found here, but Kreuzpaintner treats Tobi's confusion with respect and gentle humor, making this an especially sensitive coming-of-age/coming-out story.
  9. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: James Wegg
    60
    Summer Storm is director/co-writer Marco Kreuzpaintner's entry into the "I'm not gay but my boyfriend is" genre.
  10. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Bill White
    58
    Most of the film, however, goes down easily enough. The Queer Strokes, an all-gay rowing team, provide a humorous contrast to the less sexually confidant characters.
  11. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Neva Chonin
    50
    Like most films in the genre, it's sweet, sincere and predictable.
  12. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Nathan Lee
    50
    Directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner like a barely legal pornography flick with extra plot, the movie is a perfect storm of clichés.
  13. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Keith Phipps
    42
    It just grows darker and broodier as Stadlober grapples with coming out. That's not an easy thing, but someone should tell the poor guy that being gay doesn't have to mean being this lame.
  14. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    38
    A contemporary teen summer romance with a modern sexual twist--though in many ways, it's just the same old malarkey.
  15. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    30
    Isn't teen heartache confusing enough without adding into the libidinal mix a bunch of buff scullers nicknamed the Queerstrokes?
  16. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    25
    An uninspired gay coming-of-age import from Germany.
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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. JimM.
    10
    A great movie shot in a fantastic setting. Wish it turned out like that in real life.
  2. DougJ.
    10
    Intelligent and sensitive. Finally, a gay-themed pic without layers of guilt trips to justify being oneself and no stereotyping to molify the homophobes.… Full Review »
  3. ZalinskiA
    10
    awesome movie, a must see for everyone.
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