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74 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    90
    Outstanding, entirely unique father-son portrait.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    88
    Though "Keys" is not Amelio's best, it has an emotional power almost equal to anything he's done.
  3. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: J.R. Jones
    60
    The drama is hampered by a vague screenplay that takes its sweet time explaining the characters' past and never specifies the nature of the boy's palsy and apparent retardation.

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  1. DanielW.
    9
    A superb blend of poignant with authentic. Throughout the film, I found myself trying to determine whether or not Paolo was truly handicapped or merely a wonderful actor (both being proven true), and (due to a common surname) wondering if Kim Rossi Stuart was indeed Paolo's real-life father (only pleasantly surprised to discover he was merely an actor). This film is not for the fainthearted or pursuers of maudlin sentimentality. Here is a reasonably hard-hitting film that bestows dignity to all families which must contend with lifelong (and often debilitating) disabilities.… Expand
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