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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 60VarietyDennis HarveyVarietyDennis HarveyHarrelson shines, particularly in framing scenes with Sandra Oh as a tactful court psychiatrist.
- 60L.A. WeeklyL.A. WeeklyAlthough Harrelson displays the right balance of sweetness and quiet instability, Defendor’s genial spirit fails to mesh with the filmmaker’s exploration of darker emotional terrain.
- For all its aspirations, the film never meshes into something cohesive or substantial. Its naive earnestness has its charms, but like its title character, Defendor never takes flight.
- 50The Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenThe Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenSaving the day is Harrelson's low-key, rooted performance, adding an unexpected layer of poignancy when things take a decidedly darker turn.