Jibeuro 2002

Critics score:
75 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Janice Page, Boston Globe: Thanks to confident filmmaking and a pair of fascinating performances, the way to that destination is a really special walk in the woods. Read more

Erik Lundegaard, Seattle Times: Read more

Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune: Director Lee has a true cinematic knack, but it's also nice to see a movie with its heart so thoroughly, unabashedly on its sleeve. Read more

A.O. Scott, New York Times: The story, touching though it is, does not quite have enough emotional resonance or variety of incident to sustain a feature, and even at 85 minutes it feels a bit long. Read more

Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The film is meant to be simple and charming. Unfortunately, it's simple and boring. Read more

Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: A loving little film of considerable appeal. Read more

Houston Chronicle: Read more

Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: The movie is saved from unbearable lightness by the simplicity of the storytelling and the authenticity of the performances. Read more

Rick Groen, Globe and Mail: If you ever doubted the power and scope of silent film, watch The Way Home. Read more

Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News: Eul-Boon Kim's soulful portrayal of the illiterate, deaf-mute grandmother illuminates the dignity of her demeanor and the sad resignation in her eyes. Read more

Paul Malcolm, L.A. Weekly: A conventional if appealing tear-jerker. Read more

Marta Barber, Miami Herald: The film has good actors and enough quirky moments to keep it interesting. Read more

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Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle: Kim is the heart of The Way Home. She gives it simplicity, truth and a shimmering grace. Read more

Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune: Read more

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Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star: While certain cues, like the happy music, suggest that this movie is supposed to warm our hearts, Jeong-Hyang Lee's film is just as likely to blacken that organ with cold vengefulness. Read more

Derek Elley, Variety: Read more

Jessica Winter, Village Voice: Punitively affirmational parable. Read more