Yonkers Joe
Metascore
48 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Noel Murray
    67
    Yonkers Joe is largely concerned with the delicate balance between a crook's business life and his personal life--a balance the movie itself has trouble managing effectively.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    50
    An extremely awkward cross between "Ocean's Eleven" and "Rain Man."
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michelle Orange
    50
    Lahti burns through a thinly written role with a surprising level of warmth and humanity.
  4. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Sam Adams
    50
    A mash-up of indie-film tropes.
  5. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    50
    For all its attention to detail, Yonkers Joe isn't half as tough as it pretends to be. The real story of these bottom-feeders and the sad young man they exploit is a lot uglier than the movie even begins to let on.
  6. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Stack
    25
    Yonkers Joe is incoherent, succeeding neither as an exciting gambling ride nor a touching family story.

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User Score
6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. JayH
    5
    Well meaning but I just never found it very engrossing. The acting is fine but no one is a stand out. It seemed longer than it's actual length. I just never cared much for any of the characters. Tom Guiry's performance doesn't ring true.… Full Review »
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