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The film belongs to Phoenix ("To Die For"), who is terrific. He has the gift, shared with his late brother, River, of conveying emotions without pushing them at you. The delicacy of his scenes with Tyler lets you enjoy the film for what it truly is: a heartbreaker.Full Review

Peter Travers
Rolling Stone

Inventing the Abbotts has the cast and characters to be something special; the script just isn't ambitious enough. Full Review

James Berardinelli
ReelViews

An emotionally powerful but extremely old-fashioned coming-of-age saga.Full Review

Emanuel Levy
Variety

Best watched as a showcase for radiant young talent.Full Review

Elvis Mitchell
The New York Times

The only real heat among the group comes from Jennifer Connelly, who, as the bad-girl middle daughter, raises the stakes any time she's on screen.Full Review

Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
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