Review of Permission (2018) by Mj F — 26 Apr 2018

Some aspects I liked; some not. Good acting, though.

This review of Permission (2018) was written by Mj F on 26 Apr 2018.

Permission has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Stephen Saito (325) for Moveable Fest (298) on 22 Oct 2018

The film is daring enough to earn your goodwill early and as it unfolds, it's refreshing to see a film about relationships that aims for the…

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By Lemon D (65) on 22 Aug 2018

Good gawd. The ending is unsatisfying and leaves things hanging, while much of the character development is toward the selfish and immature…

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By Jonah Jeng (4) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 08 Feb 2018

The film stays at the level of specifics, observing the characters' movement toward a point that feels right for them but might not apply to…

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By Chris Knight (998) for National Post (1,405) on 09 Feb 2018

An indie rom-com being released just in time for Valentine's Day, Permission is notable for what it does. And ultimately for what it doesn't…

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By Amy Nicholson (961) for Variety (12,700) on 09 Feb 2018

Permission is a small story made with big performances from leads Stevens and Hall, and while it hasn’t gotten the promotional push for audiences…

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By Manuel N (217) on 19 Dec 2018

Looks boring, will watch another movie using boxxy software…

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By Johanna Schneller (84) for Globe and Mail (2,419) on 09 Feb 2018

Ultimately, the film becomes a love letter to Hall, and that's what saves it…

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By Todd Jorgenson (1,852) for Cinemalogue (704) on 09 Mar 2018

Credit this uneven relationship drama for at least following through on its outlandish premise…

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By José Martín (128) for El antepenúltimo mohicano (311) on 20 Aug 2018

It is a work that raises an interesting debate about the importance given to monogamy…

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By Sara Stewart (700) for New York Post (6,650) on 09 Feb 2018

A warm-hearted and ambitiously honest look at the pros and cons of monogamy, but it tends to be understated to the point of underwhelming…

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