SummaryEarly 1990s drama about a family of Soviet Jews living in Brooklyn's Brighton Beach ocean-side neighborhood nicknamed Little Odessa.
Directed By:James Gray
Written By:James Gray
Little Odessa
Metascore
Generally Favorable
64
User score
Mixed or Average
5.6
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
64
61% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
33% Mixed
6 Reviews
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6% Negative
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1 Review
100
Little Odessa might have been a great film. Instead, it is an exceptionally good one, the kind that suggests the start of a powerful career.
80
A highly charged, coolly assured directorial bow graced by riveting work from a trio of accomplished leads, Little Odessa immediately etches a firm place on the map for 25-year-old New York newcomer James Gray.
75
Despite its flaws, Little Odessa haunts the memory. [30 June 1995, p.3G]
75
A rich mood piece, a study in bleakness, spiritual exhaustion and death. [02 June 1995, p.56]
60
Gray hasn't filled out the emotional terrain he's surveyed here. He hasn't quite grown into the emotions he wants to put on screen. When he does, he'll come up with something lasting.
50
It seemed to me that the movie had raised too many serious issues to turn into a visual exercise at the end. It's a set piece when a dramatic scene is needed.
25
Gray is more interested in hobnobbing with thespian greats than he is in making a good movie.
User score
Mixed or Average
5.6
50% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
25% Mixed
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25% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Nov 7, 2021
7
This is a good gangster movie. It has been way underrated since it is not very famous here where I live but it is a good debut movie by James Gray actually and it turns out to be better than some of his later movies. I suggest everybody to watch it.
Production Company:
- Fine Line Features
- Live Entertainment
- New Line Cinema
Release Date:May 19, 1995
Duration:1 h 38 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Between good and evil and heaven and hell is...
Awards
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 5 Nominations
Venice Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Deauville Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
