Review of Dean (2016) by Bruce C — 14 Jun 2017

Charming exploration of relationships, coping, and cartooning ; ).

This review of Dean (2016) was written by Bruce C on 14 Jun 2017.

Dean has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Logan M (1,902) on 22 Jun 2017

Totally exceeded my expectations! Funny, warm, witty and so well acted. And the drawings were a definite plus - their own character…

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By Mike D'angelo (730) for AV Club (2,778) on 31 May 2017

Dean turns out to be quite touching, in retrospect. If only it were funny, clever, or in any other way particularly inspired from moment to moment…

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By Glenn Kenny (1,728) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 01 Jun 2017

A movie with which it is easy to find fault, and if you’re a particular kind of person, you’ll find fault with it without even trying too hard…

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By Peter Travers (3,602) for Rolling Stone (4,035) on 04 Jun 2017

[Demetri Martin] makes the transition into feature filmmaking as writer, director and star with just the right blend of humor and heartbreak…

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By Neil Genzlinger (512) for New York Times (5,786) on 30 May 2017

If Mr. Martin’s take on grief is facile, the movie overall is a pleasant trip, and Dean’s doodles — by Mr. Martin himself — are a treat…

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By Michael Phillips (2,622) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 31 May 2017

Martin's a smooth enough director to make fuller and more ambitious pictures than Dean. This one's a promising start…

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By Pete Hammond (936) for Deadline Hollywood Daily (332) on 04 Jun 2017

It is a brilliantly accomplished directing debut and never goes for cheap laughs or obvious plot contrivances…

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By Ryan S (2,401) on 01 Jun 2017

GO SEE THIS MOVIE! If you like Demetri Martin (and I do), you will recognize his typical humor and artistic ability…

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By Michael A (1,637) on 25 Sep 2017

We thought the film was well done. Definitely an Indy. We love Demetri Martin's style so the did not hurt…

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By Tom Russo (407) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 31 May 2017

Stay patient through those Seinfeldian stretches in which Martin isn’t so much acting as performing, and you’ll be treated to the bonus…

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