Small Time (2014)
Critic Reviews
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Los Angeles Times Betsy Sharkey
Don't let the title of this indie gem fool you, Small Time has humor and heart big time.
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70
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The New York Times Stephen Holden
Small Time is agreeably sentimental meat-and-potatoes fare with strong dashes of humor, executed with a sincerity that’s hard to resist.
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60
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The Dissolve Jordan Hoffman
Small Time is impressive, just slightly, because it’s the one thing used-car salesmen are rarely accused of being: honest.
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60
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The Hollywood Reporter Frank Scheck
The writer-director’s affection for his characters — the script is loosely autobiographical -- is both palpable and infectious.
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60
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Arizona Republic Bill Goodykoontz
It just sort of chugs along in predictable fashion, bolstered by a couple of good performances here, thrown off-track every now and then by implausible or unearned developments there, but overall a decent effort.
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60
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Variety Bill Edelstein
The narrative becomes more tenuous the deeper it strays into drama.
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50
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Village Voice Zachary Wigon
The film isn't without mirth and charm... But as Surnow steers into serious waters, the direction of the storytelling becomes increasingly misguided.
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50
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New York Post Sara Stewart
Small Time has its heart in the right place, but its screenplay’s in serious need of a tuneup.
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42
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The Playlist Kevin Jagernauth
Inert from the start, and presented with little emotional depth or weight, Small Time gets the car started but doesn't go anywhere interesting.
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40
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New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman
His (Surnow) unfocused script swerves all over the road, but Christopher Meloni and Dean Norris repeatedly get things back on track.
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