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(1 - 38) of 38 OFCS Rating: 87% Fresh Page   1   4.5 "Boyle won’t disappoint his fans, which will more than likely commend him for trying something different from his previous projects"   Filmcritic.com   Blake French 2/5 "Precocious children discussing morality with saints aren't nearly as much fun as Ewan McGregor being nailed to the floor with a butcher knife."   Freeze Dried Movies   Brian Juergens B "Millions is almost lyrical in the way it revels in this underage perspective, as if Boyle were living out his own money fantasies."   FilmJerk.com   Brian Orndorf "Manages a sophisticated breakdown of global economies and national identity, filtered through a child's brilliantly naïve perspective. "   PopMatters   Cynthia Fuchs 4/5 "Somebody forgot to tell screenwriter Frank Cotrell Boyce and director Danny Boyle that they were making a movie for kids. That’s actually a good thing."   eFilmCritic.com   Dan Lybarger 3/4 "Director Boyle continues to genre hop but Millions, a quirky comedy punctuated by unnecessary digressions, nicely fits the "childhood fantasy" bill."   rec.arts.movies.reviews   David N. Butterworth 2/4 "...the bottom line is that this just isn't a terribly interesting story, despite the best efforts of everyone involved."   Reel Film Reviews   David Nusair C+ "Sends out icky messages about religious belief, morality and greed."   Ozus' World Movie Reviews   Dennis Schwartz 3/4 "Warm, funny, weighty, wholly original, and even occasionally quite tense, Millions will open up the minds of both adults and children without talking down to them."   TheMovieBoy.com   Dustin Putman A- "That the director of Trainspotting can make something as sweet, wonderful and nearly perfect as Millions, is reason enough to believe in miracles."   EricDSnider.com   Eric D. Snider B+ "The most challenging 'family entertainment' you are likely to find."   Film Blather   Eugene Novikov B+ "Sentimental without becoming sticky, with a cheeky undertone that helps to moderate the sweetness...those who try it will probably be dazzled by the technique."   One Guy's Opinion   Frank Swietek 5/5 "Here is the most endearing, charming, creative and spiritually uplifting movie since Amelia set our hearts swooning."   Spirituality and Practice   Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat 3/4 "Millions offers a tale of great heart that can be enjoyed by all but the youngest of children."   ReelViews   James Berardinelli 3.5/4 "The saving grace of Millions is that it never for a second pretends that everyone can be saints."   Q Network Film Desk   James Kendrick 3/4 "Danny Boyle flaunts his diverse talent by tackling the lighter side of family values with infectious whimsy."   Palo Alto Weekly   Jeanne Aufmuth 8/10 "Provides a good place to show the relationships among childhood, innocence, and a natural-born tendency towards kindness."   Window to the Movies   Jeffrey Chen 86/100 "Take your kids to see Millions and soak up one of the most wonderful British family films in years."   FilmFocus   Joe Utichi B+ "suitable for the entire family and may well spark discussions between children and their parents about the right thing to do"   Old School Reviews   John A. Nesbit "A colorful, sappy update of Brewster's Millions."   Planet Sick-Boy   Jon Popick 3/4 "A nice little fable, ultimately not very profound but pleasant anyway."   Montreal Film Journal   Kevin N. Laforest B- "...a bright, imaginative and warm-hearted children's fable for kids with the patience to stick with it. Adults, however, may be let down by Boyle's squishy story telling. "   Reeling Reviews   Laura Clifford 3.5/5 "This cheeky fable rests on the slender shoulders of Etel and McGibbon, and the lovely, natural performances Boyle elicits from them are the film's real miracle."   TV Guide's Movie Guide   Maitland McDonagh A- "Boyle demonstrates that a family film with a moral message mustn’t necessarily be a musty affair."   Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema   Mark Pfeiffer 3/4 "The right balance between sweet and funny? Or are the scales rigged?"   Movie Habit   Marty Mapes 2.5/4 "Sure to be Sally Struthers’s all-time favorite film."   Slant Magazine   Nick Schager 5/5 "Um filme que faz bem à alma e ao coração."   Cinema em Cena   Pablo Villaca 4/5 "That rarest of creatures: a family film -- one of surprising warmth -- that won't have adults reaching for an airsick bag."   Film Threat   Pete Vonder Haar 3/5 "Boyle and Boyce bring a seriously askew sensibility to their work that never talks down to the kids."   Shadows on the Wall   Rich Cline B+ "Very engaging and charming and it is told with wonderful style and imagination."   Laramie Movie Scope   Robert Roten B- "There are fantasy elements to Millions that couple nicely to Damian's unshakable faith in his saints that make this a good film for older kids."   Reeling Reviews   Robin Clifford "After Boyle establishes Damian, his family and his quirky new community, Millions really starts to lag. The imagination gives way to simple subplots."   Movie Views   Ryan Cracknell 4.5/5 "It's a simple and straightforward little tale, but Boyle brings such a vivid energy and heartfelt attitude to the narrative - this is a very difficult movie to dislike."   eFilmCritic.com   Scott Weinberg "An incredibly sweet-tempered picture."   Salon.com   Stephanie Zacharek A- "A rare, special family film: a parable rather than a morality tale; a film that combines high ideals and hard realities; a story of faith in something more than Santa Claus."   Decent Films Guide   Steven D. Greydanus 8/10 "Enchanting and existential, excelling on many levels, including spirituality"   Modamag.com   Susan Granger 3.5/4 "It's hard not to get swept up by the buoyant charm and scrappy wit."   Reel.com   Timothy Knight 2/4 "Corrupted by a hideous paternalism."   Film Freak Central   Walter Chaw  (1 - 38) of 38 OFCS Rating: 87% Fresh Page   1