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83
Attempts to address grief frankly, gently, and without didacticism, and it largely succeeds.
80
Mr. Cusack demonstrates once again that he is Hollywood’s second-most-reliable nice guy, after Tom Hanks. Devoid of vanity, with no hidden agendas, he never strains to be likable. Good will, integrity and a native common sense ooze out of him.
75
Simplicity -- four-square, not sappy -- is rare in film. James C. Strouse had it in his script for Lonesome Jim. As writer and first-time director, he gives Grace Is Gonethe quiet power to sneak up and floor you.
75
With a minimalist plot, Grace Is Gone turns its primary focus on John Cusack, giving the actor an opportunity to display both his talent and his range.
75
A picture about tragedy in one American family's life, and it's a convincing and humane one.
75
As subtle and shattering as its title.
75
It’s a close call, but Grace is Gone is worth seeing for the way John Cusack works with Shelan O’Keefe and Gracie Bednarczyk, two of the least affected and most affecting young actors to hit the screen this year.
75
Not a great movie, simply functional, but Cusack gives a great performance. The film somehow doesn't live up to his work.
70
Although clearly coming from an antiwar perspective, the story's emotional effectiveness and family grounding give the film a real shot at connecting with general audiences across the political spectrum.
70
An emotionally rich and satisfying drama featuring a terrifically understated performance from John Cusack.
