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Metascore
67 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

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  • Starring: Emily Mortimer, Ewan McGregor, Peter Mullan, Tilda Swinton
  • Summary: Based on Scottish beat writer Alexander Trocchi's novel and inspired by the great Hollywood film noirs of the 40s and 50s, Young Adam is a highly original thriller set on the canals between Glasgow and Edinburgh. (HanWay Films)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    91
    The clammy power of Young Adam lies as much in the frank, emotional nakedness the actors bring to their roles under Mackenzie's care as in the baroque hopelessness of the plot.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Rich Cline
    90
    This is a finely crafted film for grown-ups only ... and it's hard to remember the last time we had one that was this provocative and moving.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Dana Stevens
    60
    The narrative scheme, the brooding period atmosphere, the understated score (by David Byrne) and the precision of the acting also make the story seem more interesting than it is.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. MattA.
    7
    This is one of those films that you respect and admire more than you actually like it. I would not recommend this movie to 90% of the people that I know, and I wouldn't want to watch this movie again. Why? First of all, Ewan's penis shot. Second, it is depressing and Ewan's character is a bastard. But, the film is actually so memorable and well-done because of Ewan's performance. It is probably his finest work to date, and for that reason (along with teaching a good lesson not to sleep around), the film works.… Expand
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  2. PilarJ.
    1
    The film doesn't have argument. Everything could be counted in two lines. A boredom.
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