Metacritic Movie Ratings
Danielson: A Family Movie Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 70

  out of 100

  Los Angeles Times

  Aronson's film is a fond portrait, loaded with bizarre, haunting music and Smith's off-kilter inspirations.

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• 60

  out of 100

  VarietyDennis Harvey

  There is an undeniable quirky appeal to the creative world of Daniel Smith, though those who hope a behind-the-scenes look will explain his motivation or personality won't find the enigma resolved here.

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• 50

  out of 100

  The New York TimesNeil Genzlinger

  This being a film review, the relevant question is whether J L Aronson's documentary about Danielson is worth watching. The answer, for about two-thirds of it, is yes. Though ultimately, alas, the movie has a little too much Danielson in it.

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