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19 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Chicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonChicago TribuneMichael WilmingtonExactly the sort of personalized, non-assembly line treat some audiences are always trying, in vain, to find.
- 75Baltimore SunChris KaltenbachBaltimore SunChris KaltenbachThe Bread, My Sweet is not for the cynical, who will doubtlessly find themselves gasping for air before the film's over and demanding a reality check of anyone who actually likes it. Their loss.
- 75Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertYes, the movie is corny, but no, it's not dumb. It's clever and insightful in the way it gets away with this story, which is almost a fable.
- 75San Francisco ChronicleJonathan CurielSan Francisco ChronicleJonathan CurielA touching, sophisticated film that almost seems like a documentary in the way it captures an Italian immigrant family on the brink of major changes.
- 75Boston GlobeTy BurrBoston GlobeTy BurrThink low-budget ''Moonstruck'' but think again: A regional dish in the most heartwarming sense.
- 70Washington PostMichael O'SullivanWashington PostMichael O'SullivanEnriched by a strong and unforced supporting cast, "Bread" nourishes the heart, even if its fairy-tale ending feels tacked on and unnecessary.
- 60VarietyJoe LeydonVarietyJoe LeydonLightweight but likable.
- 60Chicago ReaderChicago ReaderA rich but regrettably lumpy pastry, with moments of genuine drama redeeming an almost defiantly hokey plot.
- 50The A.V. ClubKeith PhippsThe A.V. ClubKeith PhippsThough The Bread, My Sweet is never even a little bit better than this description makes it sound, writer-director Melissa Martin's stagy, unattractive-looking film should at least get credit for going all the way with its manipulation.
- 20Washington PostAnn HornadayWashington PostAnn HornadayThe film would be insufferable if it weren't for the total sincerity and commitment of its players.