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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 60Village VoiceChris PackhamVillage VoiceChris PackhamPosehn, flaunting his insulin-resistant physique and middle-aged dong, is the perfect counterpoint to the wretched American Beauty, providing a way more accurate portrayal of midlife creepiness.
- 60Los Angeles TimesMartin TsaiLos Angeles TimesMartin TsaiDemski and director Chris Kasick wrap up the story neatly — in both senses of that word — by suggesting that we can all feel better at somebody else's expense.
- 40The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckFailing to live up to it anarchic convictions by adding sympathetic aspects to its central character shortly before the conclusion, Uncle Nick, much like the sorts of holiday celebrations it depicts, is ultimately too strained to be enjoyable.
- 40VarietyNick SchagerVarietyNick SchagerEven at a brisk 81 minutes, this indie can barely sustain its boozy comedic buzz.
- 25RogerEbert.comGlenn KennyRogerEbert.comGlenn KennyThe bad behavior on display, instead of emerging organically from the characters, seems frequently chosen from a menu of sorts.