I Am David 2003

Critics score:
38 / 100

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John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press: Feig's neorealist approach to the look of the film might work better if he didn't fill it with so many coincidences and melodramatic flourishes. Read more

Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune: Falls prey to the defect of all poor road movies: In gluing together unbelievable but convenient episodes with sugary sentimentality, it loses most of its credibility. Read more

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Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle: The film is marred by too many coincidences, but there are a couple of twists at the end that tug at the heartstrings and leave you with a warm feeling. Read more

Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: Clearly, huge tankers of disbelief must be suspended in a sea of goodwill to get into the spirit of the film. Read more

Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News: Leaves you with the lingering scent of truth. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: I know, I know, I'm supposed to get sentimental about this heart-warming tale. But I couldn't believe a moment of it, and never identified with little David. Read more

Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune: Manipulative though it is, it doesn't generate much real emotion. Read more

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Robert Koehler, Variety: An unusually intelligent adventure film scaled for younger viewers, which never leaves adults behind. Read more