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THE COMPANY YOU KEEP (2013)Movie Reviews
Dramatic thriller about a former member of the Weather Underground who goes on the run to clear his name after he is outed by a journalist. Cast:Robert Redford, Shia LaBeouf, Julie Christie, Sam Elliott, Brendan Gleeson, Terrence Howard, Richard Jenkins, Anna Kendrick, Brit Marling, Stanley Tucci, Nick Nolte, Chris Cooper, Susan SarandonDirector:Robert RedfordRelease Date:April 5, 2013DVD Release: TBD From:Sony ClassicsRating:RLength:2 hr 5 min
The Company You Keep (2013), Good (Not Great) Reviews
The Company You Keep (2013) opened to good not great reviews. • Jesse Hassenger wrote for Pop Matters, "...good performances can't quite smooth over the movie's fuzzy timeline, and sometimes they even call attention to it.... Still, it provides occasional pleasures." More Reviews Below...
The Company You Keep (2013) Positive Reviews (40 Reviews, reviews below)
Alynda Wheat, People: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "If there's a septuagenarian able to shake the feds, I'm willing to believe it's Redford.... But the movie can barely keep up... we have to blame the script and the director..."(See all of Alynda Wheat's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 209 words, 04/04/13
Mary Corliss, Time: VERY GOOD "...one of Redford's knottiest and most involving films... a pulsating drama of a man who goes on an intricate, often interior journey to outrun his past."(See all of Mary Corliss's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 927 words, 09/06/12
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...accepts that these people went to extremes to stop a war.... it chews on issues of violence in a muffled way, but restraint is not the quality this story was calling for."(See all of Owen Gleiberman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 268 words, 04/05/13
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone: VERY GOOD(cg) "Redford never loses sight of the human drama.... a riveting, resonant political thriller that values the complexity of its characters and the intelligence of its audience."(See all of Peter Travers's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 234 words, 04/05/13
Claudia Puig, USA Today: VERY GOOD(cg) "...a low-key thriller that takes on big ideas, serious issues and complex ethical decisions.... it's great to see Redford back in form... compelling..."(See all of Claudia Puig's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 559 words, 04/04/13
James Rocchi, MSN Movies: MODERATE(cg) "...never quite takes off, either as a thriller armored up with serious political discussions to give it ballast and gravitas, or as a drama..."(See all of James Rocchi's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 645 words, 04/11/13
S. Jhoanna Robledo, Common Sense Media: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...benefits from Redford's taut pacing and, well, his company.... Watch it for the privilege of watching great actors do what they do best. That is all.... Age 16."(See all of S. Jhoanna Robledo's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 502 words, 04/07/13
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (13 Reviews)
Stephen Holden, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...has its moments.... maintains a scrupulously ethical balance in contemplating domestic terrorism, and the film gives the angriest of these left-wing radicals their say."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 794 words, 04/05/13
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: EXCELLENT(cg) "...consistently engaging.... Even if you reject his final destination, it's worth keeping Redford company as he journeys backward down the road."(See all of Elizabeth Weitzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 404 words, 04/05/13
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...a shrewder, more satisfying piece of filmmaking than we've seen from Redford in a while, though not quite in the league with his best behind-the-camera work..."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 893 words, 04/05/13
Lou Lumenick, New York Post: MODERATE(cg) "...disappointing... consistently stretches credulity way past the breaking point in its depiction of journalism, police procedure and political activism."(See all of Lou Lumenick's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 393 words, 04/05/13
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...an actors' showcase.... Robert Redford... Shia LaBeouf... Brit Marling... Anna Kendrick... Julie Christie... Richard Jenkins... Susan Sarandon... Brendan Gleeson."(See all of Michael Phillips's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 680 words, 04/12/13
Rafer Guzman, New York Newsday: VERY GOOD(cg) "...works largely thanks to Lem Dobbs' thoughtful script (from Neil Gordon's 2003 novel), though Redford's understated directing helps.... offers a lot to chew on..."(See all of Rafer Guzman's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 337 words, 04/19/13
Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "Rough but heartfelt... the kind of film you're glad still exists, even though you wish it were better.... it's a hybrid, a touching drama with weak suspense elements."(See all of Bilge Ebiri's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 597 words, 04/05/13
Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Neither the script nor Redford's performance ever leads us to believe he was ever the kind of guy who would keep that kind of company, even back in the day."(See all of Richard Roeper's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 795 words, 04/12/13
Michael Atkinson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: WEAK "...all but blows a trumpet for how rad rad used to be.... Redford succeeds only in defanging the idea of resistance altogether.... the film surrenders in an arthritic faint."(See all of Michael Atkinson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 266 words, 04/03/13
Rick Groen, Toronto Globe & Mail: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...a throwback, trying awfully hard to be the sort of grown-up picture that exudes a humane intelligence. You can't help but applaud the effort, even as it falls short."(See all of Rick Groen's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 679 words, 04/26/13
Susan G. Cole, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...dialogue examining ethics and motivation, both political and journalistic, is deftly written.... But there are some plot holes.... Good filmmaking nevertheless."(See all of Susan G. Cole's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 112 words, 04/25/13
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer: VERY GOOD(cg) "Directed in steady fashion by Redford... manages to keep its multiple strands of plot -- and the people caught in them -- from collapsing in a jumble of confusion."(See all of Steven Rea's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 526 words, 04/19/13
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune: MODERATE(cg) "There is enough plot here to stuff a trilogy, but the film never finds itself.... Redford is generous with his actors, however, and the film's saving grace is its sterling cast."(See all of Colin Covert's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 532 words, 04/19/13
Randy Cordova, Arizona Republic: POOR(cg) "Long-winded, tiresome and free of any tension... will ultimately be remembered as a Redford vanity project, in every sense of the word."(See all of Randy Cordova's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 452 words, 04/12/13
Ty Burr, Boston Globe: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "How far would you go for your beliefs? How far is too far? When does being apolitical become an act of cowardice? All issues worth raising..."(See all of Ty Burr's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 738 words, 04/12/13
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle: MODERATE(cg) "Adding to the neutered feel is a revolving door of many of our greatest living actors, some with nothing to do except notch the plot one step forward."(See all of Peter Hartlaub's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 412 words, 04/12/13
Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times: VERY GOOD(cg) "There's something comfortingly familiar this old-school thriller.... it's a treat to spend time with this cast, and to be reminded of the pleasures of a story carefully told."(See all of Moira Macdonald's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 285 words, 04/19/13
Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "Redford is an adequate director, and he keeps things moving at a moderate pace, passing up exits to more spectacular vistas or hotter issues."(See all of Joe Williams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 343 words, 04/26/13
Michael Atkinson, Village Voice/LA Weekly: WEAK "...all but blows a trumpet for how rad rad used to be.... Redford succeeds only in defanging the idea of resistance altogether.... the film surrenders in an arthritic faint."(See all of Michael Atkinson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 266 words, 04/03/13
Nathan Rabin, AV Club: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...sacrifices depth for breadth.... ends up rendering the underwritten Redford a supporting character in his own saga... hopelessly lukewarm."(See all of Nathan Rabin's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 381 words, 04/04/13
Jesse Hassenger, Pop Matters: WEAK(cg) "...good performances can't quite smooth over the movie's fuzzy timeline, and sometimes they even call attention to it.... Still, it provides occasional pleasures."(See all of Jesse Hassenger's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 823 words, 04/05/13
Chris Cabin, Slant: WEAK(cg) "...a lamb in lion's clothing, a would-be thriller... a long, dry monument to the reliability and comfort of community, blindly cocooned by its own nostalgic self-regard."(See all of Chris Cabin's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 567 words, 03/31/13
Susan G. Cole, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...dialogue examining ethics and motivation, both political and journalistic, is deftly written.... But there are some plot holes.... Good filmmaking nevertheless."(See all of Susan G. Cole's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 112 words, 04/25/13
HIGHBROW PRESS (5 Reviews)
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal: FAIR "The script conjures with potent issues.... Yet the film is terribly clumsy.... the story is rooted in a political past that never comes to life..."(See all of Joe Morgenstern's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 371 words, 04/05/13
Stephen Holden, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...has its moments.... maintains a scrupulously ethical balance in contemplating domestic terrorism, and the film gives the angriest of these left-wing radicals their say."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 794 words, 04/05/13
David Denby, New Yorker: VERY GOOD "...honorable and absorbing.... this film, with its prickly characters and its complicated plot, rips along with tension and power."(See all of David Denby's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 598 words, 04/08/13
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...a shrewder, more satisfying piece of filmmaking than we've seen from Redford in a while, though not quite in the league with his best behind-the-camera work..."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 893 words, 04/05/13
MOVIE INDUSTRY (6 Reviews)
Leslie Felperin, Daily Variety: VERY GOOD "...satisfies an appetite, especially among mature auds, for dialogue- and character-driven drama that gets into issues without getting too bogged down in verbiage."(See all of Leslie Felperin's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 661 words, 09/06/12
David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter: VERY GOOD "Redford does his most compelling work in some time as both actor and director... gripping drama provides an absorbing reflection on the courage and cost of dissent."(See all of David Rooney's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 889 words, 09/06/12
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...a shrewder, more satisfying piece of filmmaking than we've seen from Redford in a while, though not quite in the league with his best behind-the-camera work..."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 893 words, 04/05/13
Emanuel Levy, Cinema 24/7: MODERATE(cg) "The best element is its glorious cast.... But the screenplay is so flawed and the direction so restrained (if not stale) that overall this is a major artistic disappointment."(See all of Emanuel Levy's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 625 words, 04/08/13
Stephen Holden, New York Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT) "...has its moments.... maintains a scrupulously ethical balance in contemplating domestic terrorism, and the film gives the angriest of these left-wing radicals their say."(See all of Stephen Holden's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 794 words, 04/05/13
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal: FAIR "The script conjures with potent issues.... Yet the film is terribly clumsy.... the story is rooted in a political past that never comes to life..."(See all of Joe Morgenstern's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 371 words, 04/05/13
15.8 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
The Company You Keep (2013)'s reviews are separated by an average 15.8 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.
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Coverage:The Company You Keep (2013)'s reviews cover 85.7% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 20,635 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 516 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
The Company You Keep (2013) Coverage, Volume & Length (40 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 30 Days Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
The Company You Keep (2013)'s reviews on average broke 30 days 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 The Company You Keep (2013)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
The Company You Keep (2013) (40 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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