House of D Critic Reviews

A film that takes a steadfastly gentle look at some of life's harshest moments while not overlooking its joys, House of D deserves a chance to find an audience.Read the full review

David Duchovny scores considerably higher as director than as screenwriter.Read the full review

David Duchovny delivers a clearly heartfelt but terminally mawkish and awkward directorial debut in House of D.Read the full review

Though charming at times, just misses, due to a contrived story.Read the full review

The film looks and feels authentic, but Duchovny has powered his undeniably personal journey with a counterfeit heart.Read the full review

An overly picaresque first feature written and directed by David Duchovny, who also co-stars.Read the full review

House Of D never feels honest, but when Duchovny consciously tries to score sentiment points, the strain is more than the film can handle.Read the full review

A little more literary than lifelike, House of D is a story that feels too pat, and too perfect, for its own good.Read the full review

House of D is the kind of movie that particularly makes me cringe, because it has such a shameless desire to please; like Uriah Heep, it bows and scrapes and wipes its sweaty palm on its trouser leg, and also like Uriah Heep, it privately thinks it is superior.Read the full review