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10 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- It's a glorious film, in large part because it is a reminder of in what low regard we often hold those of "a certain age." You'll come out of the theater full of respect and admiration for these people.
- 80The New York TimesAndy WebsterThe New York TimesAndy WebsterIt’s often said that the Irish, blessed with the gift of gab, can be splendid raconteurs. You’ll find generous evidence to that effect here. And a bit of poetry as well.
- 80The GuardianMike McCahillThe GuardianMike McCahillYou’ll shed a tear or two, possibly more.
- 80Film Journal InternationalMaitland McDonaghFilm Journal InternationalMaitland McDonaghOlder Than Ireland isn't relentlessly upbeat. It's filled with stories of loss, disappointment, tough lessons learned and compromises made, and it's hard not to suspect that the genetic hand you're dealt counts for a lot.
- 80The Irish TimesDonald ClarkeThe Irish TimesDonald ClarkeOlder than Ireland is at its most moving when addressing the universal experiences that shape all lives.
- 75Boston GlobePeter KeoughBoston GlobePeter KeoughThere is a fair share of such Betty White-ish feistiness on display, but the pathos creeps in unexpectedly.
- 75The Seattle TimesMoira MacdonaldThe Seattle TimesMoira MacdonaldA charming, moving and over-too-soon portrait of a country, and of what it means to have a longer than expected life.
- 70Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinLos Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinThe film could have used more social, cultural and geographical context. Still, this is such a moving, evocative and rare assemblage of souls, we’re grateful for its existence.
- 63Washington PostMark JenkinsWashington PostMark JenkinsIn giving equal weight to all subjects, “Older” flirts with triviality.... But Fegan punctuates some commonplace observations with more peppery ones.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThough never managing to surprise us much, this brisk encounter with the living past has moments of charm and the occasional fresh perspective.