Thumbsucker
Metascore
69 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Steven Rea
    88
    Quiet, quirky gem.

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User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. MarkK.
    8
    A refreshingly original film with plenty of smiles and pathos. It is easy to imagine oneself in the main character's place, which makes the movie more effective. Overall, very enjoyable.… Full Review »
  2. DaveC.
    4
    Zzzzzzz... trite and vacuous indie film. Non-descript where it thinks it is being subtle, banal where it believes it is being profound. Soundtrack was very good though.… Full Review »
  3. MattJ.
    9
    A cross between two great films, fight club and donnie darko, feeling that the weight of the world is on your shoulders, and trying to find all the ways possible to become perfect, but realising true perfection is imperfect… Full Review »
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