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By Kathleen Sachs (2) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 09 Oct 2018

Anxious handheld camera work presents the illusion of realism, but the film's sentiment is contrived…

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By Linda Holmes (61) for NPR (1,713) on 07 Oct 2018

The second half becomes more of a crime drama and is far less interesting, but on balance, Roberts and Hedges make it worth seeing…

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By Scott Menzel (120) for We Live Entertainment (357) on 28 Sep 2018

Ben Is Back is a remarkable return to form for director/writer Peter Hedges…

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By Steve Pond (235) for TheWrap (3,203) on 23 Sep 2018

In this time for movies about teens in trouble, it’s the mom in this one who packs the biggest punch…

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By Joe Lipsett (87) for InSession Film (54) on 20 Sep 2018

Ultimately Ben Is Back is a frustrating viewing experience because it truly does feel like two non-complementary films…

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By Clayton Davis (240) for AwardsCircuit.com (450) on 13 Sep 2018

Though featuring terrific performances from Hedges and Roberts, the film doesn't have enough juice to pull it over the finish line without…

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By Tomas Trussow (247) for Film Inquiry (1,269) on 12 Sep 2018

There is an immensely likeable film about the power of togetherness and a mother's attempt to keep her son from relapsing…

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By David Ehrlich (1,229) for IndieWire (3,631) on 11 Sep 2018

Beneath its overworked plot — and a Julia Roberts performance that toes the line between maternal desperation and movie-screen broadness…

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By John Defore (1,351) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 11 Sep 2018

The film is aware of the weight of its subject but loath to behave like an important film — focusing instead on the specificity of one sick…

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By Peter Debruge (1,557) for Variety (12,700) on 11 Sep 2018

The entire film is that rarest of gifts for its cast, providing virtually every character with a chance to play not only the present moment,…

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By Jordan Ruimy (242) for The Playlist (3,871) on 11 Sep 2018

It’s an uneven film, but a deeply passionate one that also features an A-list actress at the top of her game…

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By Benjamin Lee (469) for The Guardian (2,969) on 11 Sep 2018

There are good intentions and good performances here, but they’re squandered in a movie that isn’t quite sure what it should be and how…

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By Tim Appelo (178) for AARP Movies for Grownups (302) on 11 Sep 2018

Top-notch acting and heartfelt directing... make the relationships utterly convincing, so you go along for the wild, scary ride…

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By Marshall Shaffer (93) for Slashfilm (971) on 11 Sep 2018

Lucas Hedges provides a beating, aching heart at the center of Ben Is Back with his soulful performance, another reminder of why he is one…

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By Brian Tallerico (1,600) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 10 Sep 2018

While Hedges' script gets a bit too convoluted in the second half, I appreciated the direct storytelling that simply allows Julia Roberts and…

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By Ashley Menzel (79) for We Live Entertainment (357) on 10 Sep 2018

Ben is Back will certainly strike a chord for those of us who love or have ever loved an addict, but mostly it will remind you of the love…

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By Danielle Solzman (397) for Solzy at the Movies (339) on 08 Sep 2018

With the cast capturing the emotions of seeing a loved one struggling with addiction, Ben is Back tackles the subject in a compelling manner…

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By Wendy Ide (1,500) for Screen International (2,241) on 08 Sep 2018

Julia Roberts blasts through this family reunion drama-turned-thriller with one of the most forceful performances of her career…

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By Michelle Da Silva (15) for NOW Toronto (1,621) on 08 Sep 2018

This drama confronts the realities of opioid addiction many families deal with, and it does so with surprising lightness, allowing space for…

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