Unstrung Heros Critic Reviews

Rich with physical and psychological texture, and boosted by Thomas Newman's muted score, Unstrung Heroes is that rare mainstream film that doesn't shout in our ear to make its points. It draws us in, subtly and gracefully, and casts a lingering charm.Read the full review

Though Unstrung Heroes' thematic elements are uniformly strong, it is the film's treatment of Danny and Arthur that is especially impressive. [15 Sep 1995]Read the full review

Unstrung Heroes is a revelation. [15 Sep 1995]Read the full review

Unstrung Heroes, with its small, detailed brush strokes and its eye for specifics, marks Diane Keaton's directorial breakthrough. [15 Sep 1995]Read the full review

Unstrung Heroes has been directed by Diane Keaton with an unusual combination of sentiment and quirky eccentricity.Read the full review

Keaton has crafted something rare: a screwball comedy that cuts to the heart.Read the full review

A warm, surprising, gently incandescent film that discreetly describes a family tragedy.Read the full review

Diane Keaton's kooky sensibilities as a director are ideally suited to the sweet madness of Unstrung Heroes.Read the full review

There's nothing especially original about Unstrung Heroes, but the story is told with intelligence and sensitivity.Read the full review