Stillwater

Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies

2021-08-10

A solid piece of movie storytelling, whether controversial or otherwise. And Recommended. Read more

Eric Hillis of The Movie Waffler

2021-08-05

If you can swallow the unconvincing slices of thriller bread, the meat of McCarthy's latest parable of the kindness of strangers makes for a satisfying sandwich. Read more

Hope Madden of Maddwolf

2021-07-29

Stillwater is a tragedy about second chances. Its sloppy construction is both its downfall and its strong point. The film works against your expectations brilliantly to deliver a film that refuses to satisfy. The result is an often brilliant, ultimately unsatisfying work. And that seems to be the point. Read more

The Massie Twins of Gone With The Twins

2021-07-28

Stillwater is ultimately, however, a performance piece, allowing Damon to shine in a weighty, dramatic role. He’s entirely believable as a failed father figure searching for the possibility of redemption, of doing something right to attest to a worthiness for the people he loves. Read more

Filipe Freitas of Always Good Movies

2021-08-30

The plot, which McCarthy co-wrote with Thomas Bidegain, Noé Debré and Marcus Hinchey, has its flaws, but even failing - sometimes in critical moments like the ending - it still provides something palpable, mostly thanks to Damon who embodies his character with inherent cheerlessness. In the end, Stillwater proves “life’s brutal” to be realistic. Read more