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Kyle Smith, New York Post: It's unspeakably depressing to see Anna Paquin playing the mom (of a teenager!), but the pointlessness and mediocrity of the Paquin-produced "Free Ride" is even more depressing. Read more
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times: The result, while sincere and nicely evoked, feels choppy, familiar and, despite the script's heavily stacked deck - and a few harrowing episodes - lacks sufficient momentum. Read more
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: While this true-life odyssey should be the basis for a compelling drama or even a taut thriller, slack direction and a weak screenplay undermine the plot's inherent tension. Read more
Stephen Holden, New York Times: From top to bottom, it feels authentic, and its laid-back, nonjudgmental tone evokes the easygoing world of Jimmy Buffett songs celebrating how changes in latitude bring changes in attitude. Read more
Christina Izzo, Time Out: In between bizarrely low-octane moments of authorities circling the ring, the soulful up-and-comer crafts a far more perilous tale, one of a teenage caretaker getting a crash course in growing up too fast, too soon. Read more
Michael Nordine, Village Voice: The film is content to merely document certain happenings and hope you find them as interesting as it does. Read more