55
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6 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 91Portland OregonianMarc MohanPortland OregonianMarc Mohan[Guterson] has crafted a near-masterpiece of understated humor and empathy, demonstrating that, despite Hollywood's usual indifference, it's possible to make authentic, funny, engaging films about characters over the age of 50 who are neither grizzled hit men nor sassy grandmas.
- 70Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzArizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzOld Goats is a nice little slice of life, even if it’s a (partly) fictional one.
- 63Slant MagazineDrew HuntSlant MagazineDrew HuntTaylor Guterson's film offers thoughtful, if familiar, comments on friendship, self-doubt, and romantic angst.
- 50The DissolveNoah BerlatskyThe DissolveNoah BerlatskyThe semi-documentary format and the cast’s age could have been used to undermine or examine the ways male bonding in films is used to erase or denigrate women. Instead, the twists are simply used to excuse the usual tropes.
- 50The New York TimesNicolas RapoldThe New York TimesNicolas RapoldThe root of the movie’s appeal is less the scripted story than watching three game oldsters.
- 40Village VoiceInkoo KangVillage VoiceInkoo Kang[An] eager-to-please but creaky and shambling movie.