Transamerica
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66 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

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  • Starring: Felicity Huffman, Kevin Zegers
  • Summary: Bree (Huffman) is a perfectly adjusted conservative transsexual woman. Born Stanley, a genetic male, she's about to tale the final step to becoming the woman Stanley always wanted to be - until she finds out that she is the parent of a long-lost 17 year-old son (Zegers). Afraid to tell the rebellious teenager the truth, Bree embarks on a journey with him that will challenge and change both their lives and bring them closer to the truth of their connection. (The Weinstein Company / IFC Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    83
    Until it detours into dysfunctional-family comedy-drama, Transamerica rides cross-country without ever running low on bracing, cactus-spined surprises.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Elias Savada
    80
    Transamerica is a modern-day Sullivan's Travels.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Sheri Linden
    80
    Impressively realized on all levels, this transgender spin on the road trip boasts an extraordinary central performance.
  4. Empire
    Reviewed by: Olly Richards
    60
    This is actually a very middle-of-the-road movie.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Trev29
    10
    Felicity Huffman is absolutely outstanding. Her performance is among the best in the last decade. A very touching movie that is a perfect blend of comedy and drama. Everything from the opening scene to Dolly Parton's song at the end is just fantastic.… Expand
  2. Redlight
    8
    Just great. its refreshing to see such a serious issue dealt with in a comic way.
  3. Keith
    7
    The movie works largely because of Huffman. Without her sensitive and intelligent performance, the movie's flaws would overwhelm. But her restraint is wonderful as is her comic timing. For a movie with so much to say and with such eccentric characters, it movies along rather ploddingly. But the key to the movie's success, again, is that Huffman doesn't portray Bree as eccentric. In fact, she is probably the least eccentric in the movie. And there are genuinely touching moments.… Expand
  4. BenK.
    4
    Another spin from a broken record. I thought 2/3 of Huffman's performance was touching but attaching this performance onto a banal road movie is cruel. So much of this movie felt recycled from other movies. Don't people in movies ever use interstates? Hasn't anybody ever heard of a Hampton Inn?… Expand

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