Review of Jonathan (2018) by Jerod S — 11 Dec 2018

2 boys. 1 body. 1 girl. Don't work. But interesting.

This review of Jonathan (2018) was written by Jerod S on 11 Dec 2018.

Jonathan has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michael Rechtshaffen (1,086) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 14 Nov 2018

While Elgort, whose big breakout role was in last year’s “Baby Driver,” does a decent job of delineating the two characters and Patricia…

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 26 Dec 2018

Although Ansel Elgort still doesn't convince me, I must admit this is perhaps one of his most decent efforts, even though it will pass unnoticed…

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By David Bax (50) for Battleship Pretension (71) on 24 Oct 2018

It's so ruthlessly competent in its construction and execution that an inexperienced viewer may initially mistake its aptitude for quality…

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By Emilie B (65) on 21 Jan 2019

Kept me on the edge of my seat! High concept science-fi thriller with a great cast…

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By Dennis Harvey (1,137) for Variety (12,700) on 26 Apr 2018

Taken on its own confidently crafted terms, Jonathan is an intelligent, absorbing tale that provides an impressive showcase for “Baby Driver”…

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By Jared Mobarak (867) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 12 Nov 2018

For forty minutes we become intimately aware of Oliver’s sci-fi conceit through heightened emotions, visual puzzles, and potential betrayals…

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By Todd Jorgenson (1,852) for Cinemalogue (704) on 30 Nov 2018

By the final act, the execution can't match the ambition…

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By Joey Magidson (137) for Hollywood News (128) on 15 Nov 2018

A cool high concept set up ends up going almost nowhere. Every single time it threatens to get interesting, things grind to a screeching halt…

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By Paulo C (204) on 25 Nov 2018

Great plot, but the movie fails to find a rhythm. Ansel elgort's performance is amazing…

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By Kristy Strouse (51) for Film Inquiry (1,269) on 24 Nov 2018

This film is listed as a sci-fi, but it's more of a drama, resting on the back of a striking performance by Ansel Elgort…

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