Beyond the Lights
Relativity Media | Release Date: November 14, 2014 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 25 Critic Reviews
Positive:
21
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzNov 13, 2014
The film soldiers on through a couple of possible endings, and if its real destination is never truly in doubt, Mbatha-Raw makes the trip interesting. Read full review
50
Boston GlobeTom RussoNov 13, 2014
Unfortunately, as the story builds toward tenderness, it’s undercut with slathering tongues and bare-chested stud-muffin shots. Read full review
50
New York PostKyle SmithNov 12, 2014
The teary-eyed sincerity of the music-industry drama Beyond the Lights is at times too much, but despite its cliche elements, the film at least has the feel of a passion project. Read full review
42
Portland OregonianStephen WhittyNov 14, 2014
The people are pretty, the music scenes are well-staged (they're supposed to be crude and corny, right?) and we've needed a silly romance for a while now. But for all its hugs and kisses, the film refuses to embrace itself. Read full review
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