Letters to Father Jacob Review

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  4.0

  65

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• 60

  out of 100

  The New York Times Jeannette Catsoulis

  Letters transforms a picture-postcard location and odd-couple narrative into a pretty, and pretty predictable, snooze. Yet the acting is flawless, the tone gentle and observational, and Leila's transformation, when it occurs, is unforced and unaccompanied by pious lecturing.

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• 80

  out of 100

  Variety

  The director's magisterial control over the proceedings makes something fresh and heartrending out of predictable material, particularly for older, thoughtful audiences.

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