Metacritic Movie Ratings
Off the Black Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 90

  out of 100

  The Hollywood Reporter

  Like a good pitcher, Trevor Morgan varies his emotions and perfectly grooves his role as the high-school star. Huffing and puffing, Nolte plops around with brilliant finesse, smartly exposing this frustrated old ballplayer's inside strength and fears.

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• 83

  out of 100

  Entertainment Weekly

  Sucking at the top of many a can, and greedily slurping the sides of an overflowing bottle, Nolte gives a master class in how to drink a beer on screen. The rest of his work here is sad, understated, and worth seeking out.

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• 70

  out of 100

  The New York TimesStephen Holden

  Off the Black is so much Mr. Nolte's movie that it couldn't exist without him. His character is the latest in a long line of Hemingway-esque ruins, marinated in beer and testosterone, who have become Mr. Nolte's specialty.

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• 70

  out of 100

  VarietyJustin Chang

  Anchored by a terrific performance from Nick Nolte as a grizzled umpire who gets an unexpected second chance at fatherhood, this easygoing comedy-drama plays out slowly but assuredly, infusing a conventional story about a blossoming relationship with welcome reserves of honesty and humor.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Los Angeles TimesKevin Crust

  Off the Black is a modest, bittersweet character study that hits its mark.

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