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

  • 4.0
    62

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Generally favorable reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 60

    out of 100

    Village Voice

    Expired pretends to be a valentine to society's outcasts, but it's just one more indie comedy that mocks its characters while sucking up to its knowing audience, assuring all of us hip urbanites that the romantic insecurities of "weirdos" don't deserve our sympathy.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

    The ways in which very ordinary, uncharismatic people try to cope with their needs and longings is ultimately most affecting.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The New York Times Manohla Dargis

    It's possible that two actors other than Samantha Morton and Jason Patric might do justice to Cecilia Miniucchi's story about two badly matched Santa Monica, Calif., parking enforcement officers who stumble and grope into a relationship. But it's hard to think of a better match for the stubborn idiosyncrasies of Ms. Miniucchi's visual style and worldview than these two.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    Variety

    An occasionally cringe-inducing mix of pathos and humor, the tightly scripted, well-acted and notably art-directed tale follows a lonely, vulnerable meter maid who falls into a comically horrific relationship with a colleague incapable of emotional intimacy.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter

    Expired is a remarkable romance of no easy answers; to wit, like real life.

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For Families provided by Common Sense Media

Iffy for 16+

Tough indie drama features great performances.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that this mature indie dramedy revolves around a tentative, troubled romance between adults and probably won't have too much appeal for kids, or even many teens. It's fairly explicit about sex, with one main character using Internet pornography and even prostitutes to satisfy his needs, even while he's seeing someone. He's not painted as an out-and-out "bad guy" for his behavior, either. There's also a scene with masturbation, as well as some strong language (including "f--k" and "s--t"), drinking, and references to drug use.

  • Families can talk about the movie's messages about relationships. Jay clearly has intimacy issues -- why?
  • Is his use of pornography and prostitution an impediment to realintimacy? How about Claire -- what keeps her from reaching out to otherpeople and the world?
  • Why do you think so many movies are aboutrelationships (particularly romantic ones)?
  • What is it about that topicthat keeps people coming back for more?

The good stuff
  • message true0

    Messages: The film suggests that one character's use of pornography and prostitutes has damaged the person's capacity to form real attachments. A supporting character passes away. City property is misused, with ramifications.

  • rolemodels true0

    Role models: Pretty much all the main characters have their flaws, and they often behave in ways that leave much to be desired.

What to watch for
  • violence false3

    Violence: A character is hit by a car; another character scuffles with an angry bystander. The main characters wrestle with each other.

  • sex false3

    Sex: A character peruses online pornography; a character masturbates (images aren't graphic); characters kiss and have sex; a character calls a sex-chat line and later avails himself of the services of a prostitute.

  • language false3

    Language: Some crude language, including "f--k," "ass," "s--t," "bitch," "retard," a--hole," "p---y," "nipples," "whore," "sluts," and references to "down there."

  • consumerism false3

    Consumerism: Some brands mentioned and shown on screen, including M&Ms, Subway, Carl's Junior, Corvette.

  • drugsalcoholtobacco false3

    Drinking, drugs and smoking: Alcohol -- champagne, wine, and cocktails -- is consumed; a character refers to years being lost to drug use.

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