The 4:30 Movie

critic Reviews

, 73% Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • Kevin Smith dabbles in (relatively) innocent youth and delivers one of his best films in years with The 4:30 Movie, a sweet-natured reverie on the role moviegoing plays in our lives.
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    Ben TravisEmpire Magazine
    The endearing moments in Kevin Smith’s coming-of-age cinema-fest are weighed down by underwritten comedy. Could have done with being more sweet, less salty.
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    Ignatiy VishnevetskyAV Club
    Everything is cast in a glow of hazy, diffusion-filter-smeared nostalgia, though it never feels authentic to a particular time or place, or even develops a consistent vibe.
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    Christian ZilkoindieWire
    It’s nice to see his characters behave in a developmentally appropriate way for a change. Rather than sad looks into grown men who stubbornly refuse to grow up, Smith is able to give us a cute portrait of kids who just haven’t gotten there yet.
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    Simon AbramsRogerEbert.com
    Light and self-deprecating where “Clerks 3” was depressing and verklempt, “The 4:30 Movie” offers viewers a reassuring trip down memory lane.
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    William BibbianiTheWrap
    Sadly, I’d rather watch any of Smith’s fake movies than The 4:30 Movie, because at least they seem enjoyably weird.
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    Calum MarshNew York Times
    It’s like “The Fabelmans” if Steven Spielberg had grown up to make bad movies.
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    James CrootStuff.co.nz
    Amongst the laugh-out-loud generation-specific one-liners, scatalogical gags and teen-crush angst, Smith delivers a message for cinematic-storytelling lovers: “Most people come to the movies to escape their lives, but, to us, movies make life make sense.”
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    Benjamin GummeryIndie Mac User
    A delightful nostalgia-filled day-in-the-life that tugs at the heartstrings with many fun cameos along the way.
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    Bill ArceneauxMoviegoing with Bill
    There’s awkwardness in all the right places. There’s charm in spades too. Cute. It’s just cute. Well done, sir.
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    Frank WilkinsReel Reviews
    The 4:30 Movie is more than just a nostalgic trip&#59; it's a heartfelt celebration of youth, friendship, and the magic of cinema. A delightful reminder of why we fell in love with his storytelling in the first place.
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