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Danny Deckchair Review

Other Critics provided by Metacritic.com

Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 3.0
    56

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Mixed or average reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 50

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    A splendid movie while its hero is preparing for his flight and actually experiencing it, but it's not nearly as interesting once he descends to earth.

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  • 50

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Scott Brown

    It's a soothing stoner tableau, a fine dropout fantasy.

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  • 50

    out of 100

    ReelViews James Berardinelli

    The limp movie seems to be an attempt by an Australian to mimic a bad American romantic comedy, and, unfortunately, he succeeds admirably.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    Variety David Stratton

    Thanks to amiable lead performances from Miranda Otto and Rhys Ifans, this not very original Aussie comedy about a man making a fresh start in life is a pleasant enough time-waster.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    The New York Times Stephen Holden

    A pleasantly sappy fable of new beginnings that suggests a Frank Capra film sweetened with an extra layer of sugar glaze.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times

    As instantly gratifying and devoid of surprises as a Club Med vacation. It bears no relation to reality whatsoever, but sometimes it's nice to imagine that, somewhere, there's a place nothing like home.

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  • 63

    out of 100

    Chicago Tribune Michael Wilmington

    Sweet-tempered, good-looking, goofy and not too sharp. The movie doesn't make much sense and neither does Danny, played by Welsh heartthrob Rhys Ifans.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter

    In the warm, sparkling character comedy Danny Deckchair, the Welsh actor (Rhys Ifans) moves to center stage, but it has taken a trip to Australia to get him there.

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  • 75

    out of 100

    USA Today Mike Clark

    This handsome movie works thanks to its lack of pretension and an atmosphere somewhat akin to the gentle wackiness of director Bill Forsyth's better works.

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For Families provided by Common Sense Media

OK for kids 13+

Pleasant little diversion with some sweet moments.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that this movie has some strong language, implied sexual situations, mild sexual references, and drinking and smoking. There are some tense scenes and scuffles. Danny's escapade is, of course, extremely dangerous and children who see this movie should be warned not to try anything so foolish.

  • Families can talk about why Danny saw himself so differently in Clarence than he did at home. Why did Danny make Glenda see herself differently? Why was it hard for Danny and Glenda to know what they really wanted?

The good stuff
  • message true0

    Messages: Not an issue

What to watch for
  • violence false0

    Violence: Tense scenes and mild peril, no one hurt.

  • sex false3

    Sex: Non-explicit sexual situation, sexual references.

  • language false3

    Language: Some strong language.

  • consumerism false0

    Consumerism: Not an issue

  • drugsalcoholtobacco false3

    Drinking, drugs and smoking: Drinking, smoking.

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