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Grace Is Gone Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 80

  out of 100

  The New York TimesStephen Holden

  Mr. Cusack demonstrates once again that he is Hollywood's second-most-reliable nice guy, after Tom Hanks. Devoid of vanity, with no hidden agendas, he never strains to be likable. Good will, integrity and a native common sense ooze out of him.

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• 75

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  Not a great movie, simply functional, but Cusack gives a great performance. The film somehow doesn't live up to his work.

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• 75

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  As subtle and shattering as its title.

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• 70

  out of 100

  VarietyTodd McCarthy

  Although clearly coming from an antiwar perspective, the story's emotional effectiveness and family grounding give the film a real shot at connecting with general audiences across the political spectrum.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Los Angeles TimesKevin Crust

  An emotionally rich and satisfying drama featuring a terrifically understated performance from John Cusack.

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• 50

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum

  Grace Is Gone grabs on to a name, a war, and the metaphor-come-to-life of a theme park with rides going nowhere. And we, the people, are spun around and shaken for tears.

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• 50

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt

  A disappointing and manipulative look at one family's loss in the Iraq war.

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