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31 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100The PlaylistJordan RuimyThe PlaylistJordan RuimyLuce is a dangerous minefield and simply crackles with the kind of distressing pressure that is beginning to define America in every conversation we have about race, marginalization, social strata, woke politics and even marriage.
- 91The Film StageThe Film StageThis film, ultimately, is a major work of contemporary American cinema: complex, beguiling, and full of meaty discussion points that will challenge audiences throughout 2019 and beyond.
- 90VarietyPeter DebrugeVarietyPeter DebrugeThe film is sleek and shadowy, benefiting from the fact Onah chose to shoot on celluloid and driven by stellar performances across the board.
- 88The suspense is perhaps a tad elongated, and the film’s risky, ambiguous handling of a #MeToo case is dangerously open to misinterpretation. But Luce remains a brave, cinematically articulate effort that questions our country’s core failings without ever tidily categorizing its characters.
- 80Film ThreatMatthew PassantinoFilm ThreatMatthew PassantinoLuce is a quiet stunner, ready to unnerve you in unexpected ways.
- 80Screen DailyStephen WhittyScreen DailyStephen WhittyAnchored by standout performances by Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer and young Kelvin Harrison Jr., it’s a strong indie film about race, family and trust that should connect with fans of smart, provocative cinema.
- 80The GuardianBenjamin LeeThe GuardianBenjamin LeeA tense, knotty puzzle ... It’s a drama that moves like a thriller.
- 80Rolling StonePeter TraversRolling StonePeter TraversIt’s riveting from start to finish.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeTeasing the viewer with ambiguous evidence is one thing, but the film doesn't seem to know what truth is behind the curtain. Luce the man remains unknown, and Luce the movie a missed opportunity.