75
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19 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88Slant MagazineJake ColeSlant MagazineJake ColeAli & Ava once again showcases Clio Barnard’s uncanny ability to capture the insoluble complexities of life.
- 83The Film StageJared MobarakThe Film StageJared MobarakDespite Ali & Ava proving a heartwarmingly funny and rich love story, its strength truly lies in the characters’ melancholic confrontation with their underlying pain.
- 80Little White LiesCheyenne BunsieLittle White LiesCheyenne BunsieWith Ali & Ava, Barnard triumphs in presenting a romance tale that is deeply grounded, yet in its well-matched leads and heartfelt story, still possesses the magic required to sweep the audience off its feet.
- 80The Irish TimesTara BradyThe Irish TimesTara BradyAkhtar, an actor who was so impressive in Four Lions and Utopia, and Claire Rushbrook, recently seen as Enola Holmes’s housekeeper, make for a quietly magnetic couple. For all the obstacles they face, this remains a strangely joyful film.
- 75The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Aparita BhandariThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Aparita BhandariA quiet study of its characters, Ali & Ava is a fresh take on otherwise well-worn rom-com narratives.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinThe Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinThe performances make this worthwhile.