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FLY AWAY (2011)Movie Reviews
Drama about a single mother struggling with the demands of raising her autistic teenage daughter while trying to maintain balance in other areas of her life. Cast:Beth Broderick, Ashley Rickards, Greg Germann, J.R. Bourne, RenoDirector:Janet GrilloRelease Date:April 15, 2011DVD Release:April 26, 2011From:New VideoLength:1 hr 20 min
Fly Away (2011) played in limited release to good reviews. • Kyle Smith wrote in the New York Post, "Sensitively rendered... more situation than story... a convincing study..." • And Sheri Linden wrote in the Hollywood Reporter, "Affecting performances and a sure grasp of detail lift this story above run-of-the-mill... an affecting portrait of a single mother and her severely autistic daughter." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (5 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...faces some harsh realities with commendable subtlety.... overcomes its neatly bow-tied ending with strong performances... and a spare, intelligent script."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 336 words, 04/15/11
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: WEAK(cg) "A well-meant drama that never transcends its earnest aims, Janet Grillo's feature debut is notable mostly for an heroic turn from lead Beth Broderick."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 106 words, 04/15/11
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...benefits from superb performances and a gripping story managed with simplicity and grace by Janet Grillo.... Ashley Rickards is remarkable -- in a remarkably challenging role."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 237 words, 04/15/11
Kyle Smith, New York Post: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Sensitively rendered, the movie is a showcase for Beth Broderick, Greg Germann, and a fully immersed Ashley Rickards... more situation than story... a convincing study..."(See all of Kyle Smith's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 155 words, 04/15/11
Ernest Hardy, LA Weekly: MODERATE "...could have been stronger if its antiseptic visual style had been more adventurous in shouldering some of the weight of depicting the emotional and psychic anguish of the story."(See all of Ernest Hardy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 234 words, 04/14/11
KEY CITIES (1 Review)
Stephanie Merry, Washington Post: MODERATE(cg) "...demonstrating the difficulties of raising a severely autistic child, it succeeds.... a bit tempered by acting that feels wooden, questionable use of slow-mo and a predictable turn of events."(See all of Stephanie Merry's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 401 words, 04/15/11
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (1 Review)
Ernest Hardy, LA Weekly: MODERATE "...could have been stronger if its antiseptic visual style had been more adventurous in shouldering some of the weight of depicting the emotional and psychic anguish of the story."(See all of Ernest Hardy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 234 words, 04/14/11
HIGHBROW PRESS (2 Reviews)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...faces some harsh realities with commendable subtlety.... overcomes its neatly bow-tied ending with strong performances... and a spare, intelligent script."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 336 words, 04/15/11
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...benefits from superb performances and a gripping story managed with simplicity and grace by Janet Grillo.... Ashley Rickards is remarkable -- in a remarkably challenging role."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 237 words, 04/15/11
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Joe Leydon, Daily Variety: EXCELLENT "...the pic's distinguishing strengths: exceptional performances by two femme leads and sensitive but unsentimental storytelling throughout."(See all of Joe Leydon's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 520 words, 03/29/11
Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter: GOOD "Affecting performances and a sure grasp of detail lift this story above run-of-the-mill... an affecting portrait of a single mother and her severely autistic daughter."(See all of Sheri Linden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 494 words, 04/17/11
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: EXCELLENT "...benefits from superb performances and a gripping story managed with simplicity and grace by Janet Grillo.... Ashley Rickards is remarkable -- in a remarkably challenging role."(See all of Gary Goldstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 237 words, 04/15/11
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...faces some harsh realities with commendable subtlety.... overcomes its neatly bow-tied ending with strong performances... and a spare, intelligent script."(See all of Jeannette Catsoulis's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 336 words, 04/15/11
19.4 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Fly Away (2011)'s reviews are separated by an average 19.4 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Fly Away (2011) (8 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Fly Away (2011)'s reviews cover 11.5% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,483 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 310 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 15.9 Hours Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Fly Away (2011)'s reviews on average broke 15.9 hours before opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Fly Away (2011)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Fly Away (2011) (8 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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