Jesse Stone: Sea Change: reviews

What the critics say average 7.5 from 8 outlets

• 9.5 Uncle BarkyEd Bark The real reason to watch, though, is Selleck. He's simply letter-perfect, whether drinking too much or learning too little. Read
• 8.3 Christian Science MonitorGloria Goodale Some critics have faulted the series for its lack of action, but these character/crime stories are shaggy-dog tales at heart, and good guilty-pleasure viewing just the way they are. Read
• 8.0 It's a Stampede!Alex Wiggan All-in-all there's a good balance of story and characterisation, and even though the series is now four films in, there's the general feeling the movies have barely scratched the surface. Read
• 7.5 VarietyBrian Lowry Solving cases is actually peripheral to these telepics, which are really about watching Selleck inhabit a character wrestling with inner demons. Read
• 7.0 Crimespree MagazineAnna Maloney As with mid-season episodic TV, there are no life-changing events in Sea Change, but guests Kathy Baker and Sean Young fit nicely with the dependable regulars. Read
• 7.0 DVD TalkPaul Mavis Selleck really does have a "weight," a solidity of actorly chops that meshes quite nicely with his unmistakable star appeal. Read
• 7.0 The Ultimate Movie Review Tom Selleck was terrific as always, but he gives a particularly special performance in Sea Change. Read
• 6.0 Lee GoldbergLee Goldberg The mystery was no mystery and Stone was largely ineffectual and passive throughout. But I enjoyed the movie nonetheless, largely because of Selleck's performance and the general mood of the piece Read