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Linoleum

2022

Colin West

Jim Gaffigan, Amy Hargreaves, Rhea Seehorn, Tony Shalhoub ...

5.6

345

Comedy. Drama. Sci-Fi The host of a failing children's science TV show attempts to fulfill his childhood dream of being an astronaut by building a rocket ship in his garage, all while trying to make sense of surreal events around him.

	Media	Author	Review
		Jason Bailey The Playlist	"This is the writer/director’s second film, and he displays a confidence and storytelling acumen that’s frankly inspiring."
		Ross Bonaime Collider	"A surprising, beautiful, and strange experience (...) 'Linoleum' is an exquisite film that proves West to be a compelling young filmmaker"
		Pete Hammond Deadline	"For me 'Linoleum' is a pleasant enough, if somewhat less than memorable ride that doesn’t really take flight like you might hope it would. For Gaffigan fans though that should be enough."
		Joe Leydon Variety	"Stick around. Your patience will be amply rewarded"
		Brian Tallerico rogerebert.com	"A film with so many good ideas, but without the clear vision to coalesce them into something that works from beginning to end (...) 'Linoleum' struggles greatly with tone, but I do admire the effort from all involved"
		Noel Murray Los Angeles Times	"A minor-key domestic drama gradually transformed into something grander by its science-fiction elements"
		Jeannette Catsoulis The New York Times	"So determinedly coy in its early scenes that it risks losing the audience before the midway point. It's well worth sticking around, though, as this sci-fi-flavored family drama more than repays our patience"
		Robert Daniels IndieWire	"[It] drafts a charming, nostalgic landscape (...) It’s a fitting role for Gaffigan"
		Josh Bell CBR	"An impressive Jim Gaffigan can't save scattered sci-fi dramedy"
		Matt Donato IGN	"Colin West creates something outstandingly emotional in the last few scenes (...) [It is] subtly bold."
		Mae Abdulbaki Screen Rant	"Gaffigan is excellent (...) Not everything comes together so smoothly or cohesively, but the film is a solid effort nonetheless (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter	"Thoughtful performances and earnest (if especially subtle) writing keep the film compelling enough until its final minutes, which are even more startling"
		Oliver Weir Screen Anarchy	"Clumsy, yet big hearted and occasionally charming"
		Trace Sauveur Austin Chronicle	"A surprising and poignant reflection on what it means to live a fulfilling life, the memories and evocations of which will swell within you long after they've passed"
		Rory Doherty Paste Magazine	"['Linoleum']'s lack of faith in its characters —they may not be deeply explored, but they are clear and well-defined— undercuts our ability to connect with them in the hours after the film ends"
		Ethan Anderton SlashFilm	"Where West truly succeeds is in crafting a story that frames the familiar dysfunction of a small-town Ohio family in a new light. 'Linoleum' is much more than meets the eye"
		Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald	"Nothing is what it seems in this wonderfully ambitious and weird film (...) [This] feature debut feels more like an over-extended short (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Kyle Smith The Wall Street Journal	"'Linoleum' serves as an impressive calling card for its writer-director, Colin West, a relative newcomer"
		Jordan Raup The Film Stage	"A nifty, heartfelt sci-drama"
		Phil Hoad The Guardian	"[It] will flip your expectations (...) Gaffigan is a constantly strong centre in the two roles (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"

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