House of D Critic Reviews

The movie tries to be both comical and touching, as befitting the coming-of-age genre. But it feels forced, derivative and sometimes sappily sentimental.Read the full review

The burden of the story, which is maudlin and entirely unbelievable, weighs down even the more credible performances.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

Everyone in the film seems to be in solitary, thanks to Mr. Duchovny's stultifying style. If there was a single moment of spontaneity, it escaped me. Ditto for frivolity, though bogus poetry abounds.Read the full review

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

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

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