Mister Foe Critic Reviews

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The New York Times | A.O. ScottAdd Critic to Favorites

If the extremity of Hallam's temperament tests the limits of our sympathy as well as our credulity, Mr. Bell's ability to seem by turns sweet and scary prevents us from losing interest entirely.Read the full review

USA Today | Claudia PuigAdd Critic to Favorites

Not a movie to cozy up to. The twisted tale is only mildly intriguing, worth seeing mainly for the striking performance of Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) as Hallam Foe, a creepy teenage voyeur beset with an Oedipal complex.Read the full review

Variety | Derek ElleyAdd Critic to Favorites

Tip-top performances, led by young British thesp Jamie Bell, and a deftly handled tone reflecting all the title teen's confused emotions make Hallam Foe a viewing delight.Read the full review

The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk HoneycuttAdd Critic to Favorites

Most entertaining comic drama with a great turn by Jamie Bell.Read the full review

Washington Post | Michael O'SullivanAdd Critic to Favorites

Thanks mainly to Bell's abundant charisma, Hallam makes for a strangely likable antihero.Read the full review

Los Angeles Times | Robert AbeleAdd Critic to Favorites

Ultimately Mackenzie's tidy resolutions undercut the psychological depth, but as offbeat coming-of-age yarns go, Mister Foe has a commanding fleetness.Read the full review

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