The Keys to the House
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74 out of 100

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
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  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    90
    Outstanding, entirely unique father-son portrait.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Keith Phipps
    80
    Rossi (who is handicapped himself) gives the film a magnetic presence, playing the part as a mix of sweet-natured good intentions and frustrating limitations.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kim Morgan
    80
    There is nothing obvious about this subtle yet powerfully subversive look into the emotional toll and confusion of dealing with a disabled child.
  4. 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.… Collapse

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