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  • 2015
  • Oscilloscope
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2015
  • Oscilloscope
  • 1 h 25 m

Summary Gabriel (Rory Culkin) is a vulnerable teen at his psychological breaking point, struggling to keep it together in the wake of his father’s suicide. Convinced that reuniting with an ex-girlfriend holds the answers to his troubles, Gabriel risks everything in a desperate pursuit that will take him to uncharted and unexpected places and tes...

Directed By: Lou Howe

Written By: Lou Howe

  • 2015
  • Oscilloscope
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2015
  • Oscilloscope
  • 1 h 25 m

Gabriel

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
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Summary Gabriel (Rory Culkin) is a vulnerable teen at his psychological breaking point, struggling to keep it together in the wake of his father’s suicide. Convinced that reuniting with an ex-girlfriend holds the answers to his troubles, Gabriel risks everything in a desperate pursuit that will take him to uncharted and unexpected places and tes...

Directed By: Lou Howe

Written By: Lou Howe

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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8% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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91
Jul 13, 2015
Gabriel often feels like a feat, for both writer/director Howe and Culkin. It's a movie that might not be easy to watch, but is well worth the effort.
By Drew Taylor FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 9, 2015
Howe’s film is drenched in empathy, where violent actions aren’t exactly excused, but at least framed with understanding.
By Jordan Hoffman FULL REVIEW
80
Jun 18, 2015
Culkin’s terrifically effective performance and Howe’s pitch-perfect writing and directing make Gabriel the kind of insightful, empathetic project that makes cineastes feel good about feeling bad.
By Tasha Robinson FULL REVIEW
75
Jun 18, 2015
Gabriel, the first feature written and directed by Lou Howe, gives Culkin an opportunity to demonstrate serious range, and he takes full advantage; if this film doesn’t ignite his career, it’ll only be because too few people see it.
By Mike D'Angelo FULL REVIEW
60
Jun 25, 2015
Culkin's performance is never exploitative. His eyes often say everything, appearing simultaneously laser-focused and distant — he can't reconcile his brain with the world.
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW
60
Jun 19, 2015
The intense, uncomfortable drama’s downbeat nature is offset to a degree by the sensitivity of its observation, but the film serves primarily as a showcase for the emotionally raw lead performance of Rory Culkin.
By David Rooney FULL REVIEW
38
Jun 13, 2015
The film wants to reveal the anguish of mental illness and infiltrate the mind of its protagonist through constant affirmation of his pain.
By Clayton Dillard FULL REVIEW

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Production Company AgX
Release Date Jun 19, 2015
Duration 1 h 25 m
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Awards

Hamptons International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Paris Play Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Gotham Awards
• 1 Nomination

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