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Keep the Lights On Review

Movies.com Critics

4.5

Dave White Profile

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

  • 4.0
    79

    out of 100

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

  • 100

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

    Lindhardt, sweet and childish and achingly vulnerable, gives a stunning performance.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter

    A stiff central performance diminishes its emotional impact, but the visually alluring film's sensuality and tenderness give it a lingering spell.

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  • 88

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    By dropping in on this couple from time to time for the kinds of moments one of them might remember, the film is more honest than its characters.

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5

a MUST GO for anyone interested in gay relationships by littlejimmy4
the story of two new york gay men in the late 90's is fiercely accurate, poignant and ultimately a story larger than the sexuality of its characters. this film begins with beautiful imagery, a remarkable soundtrack and then, the story...the story is incredibly delicate in its handling of very serious matters, including hiv scares, pre-online dating, drug use and abuse, along with the normal relationship gymnastics everyone must address. the film is beautiful, with its use of a grainy golden visual palette. think 'ice storm,' think 'the graduate.' this one is not to be missed and will surely be mentioned as a festival prize winner and possibly even warrant oscar consideration.

4

Authentic by davideye
Serious, realistic portrayal of a problematic relationship. Happens to be between two men. Well written, directed, and acted.

1

Keep the Lights On by holly 1 golightly
Let's hope for a "BLACKOUT"!!!!!!!!!! This has got to be the worst, dated, insulting gay movie ever to come along!!!! Considering the time span!!! they seem to be in a timewarp!!!! Visually and physically ,nothing in this movie progressed!!!

4

by jshu

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