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By Robert Roten (1,865) for Laramie Movie Scope (1,865) on 10 Jan 2019

Drug addiction has been explored in many movies, but this is an especially revealing look into not only the nature of an addict, but the effect…

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By Adam Graham (720) for Detroit News (2,682) on 10 Jan 2019

Ben is Back is one of those awards season films that looks on paper to be a slam dunk: Mother and child relationship, drugs and drama is a…

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By Marco G (122) on 09 Jan 2019

Solita interpretazione ineccepibile da parte di Julia Roberts…

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By Nate Adams (71) for The Only Critic (71) on 09 Jan 2019

Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges can't sustain well intentioned, but messy Ben Is Back…

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By Dan Mecca (208) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 09 Jan 2019

There is a clarity to every performance from start to finish, from Roberts all the way down…

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By Bill M (1,080) on 08 Jan 2019

I wanted to like this film. The acting is good but the writing isn't up to snuff…

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By Fico Cangiano (235) for CineXpress (235) on 08 Jan 2019

Julia Roberts is sensational in this so-so emotional suspense thriller. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Nancy H (77) on 05 Jan 2019

Hated it. Mad at Julia Roberts for making such a stupid movie. Such an important subject matter and the story wasnâ(TM)t realistic…

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By Rhea W (1) on 05 Jan 2019

This movie felt almost like a suspense thriller. It is a 2 day roller coaster for a mother managing her addict son…

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By Juanma Fernández París (79) for El Nuevo Día (76) on 03 Jan 2019

The principal reason to see this film is for its performances and how the direction brings out the honesty in its emotional work without falling…

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By L G (88) on 03 Jan 2019

Excellent movie. Difficult to watch but so important to watch. Fantastic performances by Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges…

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By Byron S (112) on 02 Jan 2019

The two leads are excellent in Peter Hedges' harrowing and sobering drama…

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By Alan C (413) on 01 Jan 2019

An unusual choice for Julia Roberts and a lot grittier than the trailer would lead you to believe (at one point it's a borderline action film),…

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By Lauren Bradshaw (6) for Cloture Club (6) on 31 Dec 2018

Julia Roberts gives a career best performance in one of the year's most important films, highlighting how a mother's love can withstand even…

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By Peter G (539) on 31 Dec 2018

Intense. A real look at addiction and the affects on the individual, family, and community. A hard movie to watch but excellent…

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By Denis D (83) on 31 Dec 2018

If you have dealt with addiction in any way, whether it be as an addict, recovering addict, addiction counselor, loved one of an addict, or…

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 30 Dec 2018

The scenario explored by Ben is Back starts out strongly but, with writer/director Peter Hedges unwilling to remain firmly rooted within the…

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By Reed H (24) on 30 Dec 2018

The Story: I was waiting for the highlight of this movie the whole time.... nothing…

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By Bob D (104) on 30 Dec 2018

Subverts stereotypes puts me off immediately…

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By Janice S (49) on 30 Dec 2018

A network mogul or a millionaire needs to buy studio rights to this and show it on a major network during prime time…

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