Grace is Gone Critic Reviews

Attempts to address grief frankly, gently, and without didacticism, and it largely succeeds.Read the full review

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.Read the full review

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

As subtle and shattering as its title.Read the full review

Simplicity -- four-square, not sappy -- is rare in film. James C. Strouse had it in his script for Lonesome Jim. As writer and first-time director, he gives Grace Is Gonethe quiet power to sneak up and floor you.Read the full review

With a minimalist plot, Grace Is Gone turns its primary focus on John Cusack, giving the actor an opportunity to display both his talent and his range.Read the full review

An emotionally rich and satisfying drama featuring a terrifically understated performance from John Cusack.Read the full review

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.Read the full review

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