Flora and Son
critic Reviews
, 93% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- Another music-fueled crowd-pleaser from writer-director John Carney, Flora and Son proves almost impossible to resist.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreCraig MathiesonThe Age (Australia)
As made clear by Once, music has an inspirational and transformative strength in the movies of Irish filmmaker John Carney. His latest Dublin-set feature is almost as satisfying as his 2007 hit.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreTim CogshellFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
A very messy movie. I shouldn't like it as much as I do, but I do.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreG. Allen JohnsonSan Francisco Chronicle
Resistance to this emotional, melancholic gem is futile.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAdam GrahamDetroit News
Flora and Son is a small story that knows its boundaries and doesn't try to become more than it is. But it comes alive thanks to Hewson's spunky performance and Carney's belief that music can bring people together...
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAlonso DuraldeBreakfast All Day
I was utterly charmed.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreChristy LemireBreakfast All Day
[Eve Hewson] is awesome in this movie. She's so funny and so real. She just has... this really authentic presence.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreGautam SunderThe Hindu
Eve Hewson is magnetic in John Carney’s musical almost-romance...
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreArchi SenguptaLeisureByte.com
Flora and Son is a hopeful and feel-good family drama about acceptance, love and finding your own passion.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreFletcher PowellKMUW - Wichita Public Radio
It makes all the difference that Carney truly believes what he’s telling us.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAna YorkePopMatters
More than anything, it is this combination of realistic and romantic storytelling that will win you over.
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