Reviews
Butter
Directed by Paul A. Kaufman · starring Annabeth Gish, Mira Sorvino and Mykelti Williamson
- 4 from the press
Butter: reviews
Reviews
What the critics say average 5.1 from 4 outlets
- 6.3 The Washington PostPat Padua
Ultimately, it is, like its conflicted hero, sweet and likable, and you wish it well.
Read - 5.0 New York TimesLisa Kennedy
For all its ache and churning emotions, “Butter” winds up being little more than a meager “Afterschool Special.”
Read - 5.0 Roger EbertNell Minow
Instead of exploring the more complex dynamics of adolescent social structure, it limits itself to an artificial set-up and a superficial level of storytelling, more afterschool special than feature film.
Read - 4.0 The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeFore
While it may resonate for some young viewers, anyone whose reality really resembles that of the film’s protagonist should probably look elsewhere.
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Questions about the reviews of Butter
- What score does Butter have?
- The critics, 5.1 on average from 4 reviews.
- What do the critics say about Butter?
- The highest score is The Washington Post’s (6.3) and the lowest The Hollywood Reporter’s (4.0).