The Place of No Words

critic Reviews

, 78% Fresh Tomatometer Score
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    Phuong LeGuardian
    Within a relatively freeform story and in the company of his parents, Bodhi doesn't even seem to perform. He just is, and it is a joy to watch.
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    Glenn KennyRogerEbert.com
    The movie's imaginative energy is undeniable, and Bodhi himself is a winning screen presence.
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    Ben KenigsbergNew York Times
    "The Place of No Words" clearly means so much to the tight circle of people who made it that it feels almost like an invasion of privacy to call it a depressing, charmless slog.
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    Michael OrdoñaLos Angeles Times
    "The Place of No Words" won't be for everyone.
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    Tomris LafflyVariety
    Like the bittersweet memory of a departed loved one, "The Place of No Words" is the kind of beast you'll instinctively remember even if you try to move on from it.
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    Rhys Bowen JonesJumpCut Online
    The journey through this wild, illogical imagination is delightfully charming, and sure to tug at even the stiffest of heart strings.
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    Andrew MurrayThe Upcoming
    The Place of No Words is a heartwarming and equally devastating story of family.
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    Kat HughesTHN
    A film that is powerful, enchanting, uplifting, and heartbreaking simultaneously, The Place of No Words offers an emotional journey for all that embark on it.
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    John SerbaDecider
    The Place of No Words is substantive and thoughtful, but it's also far from the most uplifting movie you'll ever see.
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    Todd JorgensonCinemalogue
    ... admirably tackles weighty subjects like spirituality and the afterlife from a young kid's perspective, although the eccentric result is more tedious than profound.
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