57
Metascore
4 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70Los Angeles TimesMark OlsenLos Angeles TimesMark OlsenThe Story of Luke is not a saga of epic proportions, but with a huge assist from Pucci's layered performance, takes a premise that could easily be movie-of-the-week sappy and finds a humanizing lightness.
- 60Village VoiceChuck WilsonVillage VoiceChuck WilsonThe Story of Luke is a charming little film in need of a bit more grit.
- When it works, the film serves as a modest reminder that the challenges of autism may sometimes be no more daunting or fearsome than those that face anyone in search of an independent life.
- 40The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Story of Luke suffers all the flaws associated with disability films and more. Familiar faces in the cast may attract notice in niche bookings, but no one involved will benefit from the exposure.