60
Gleeson and the collection of good-natured seniors with accents will win your heart.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
38
Like many films that contrast the simplicity of a rural community against the confusion of city life, The Grand Seduction exhibits a patriarchal, xenophobic attitude.
63
A remake of a 2003 French Canadian movie, The Grand Seduction is more bland than grand and more eccentric than seductive.
42
The A.V. Club by Ignatiy Vishnevetsky
A confused, toothless comedy.
63
The frequently funny The Grand Seduction is a thoroughly pleasant way to pass a couple of hours.
50
Los Angeles Times by Martin Tsai
Despite this notable cast, the remake never manages to drum up much excitement for its sleepy hamlet rousing or for its characters, finally filled with purpose.
75
San Francisco Chronicle by Mick LaSalle
The Grand Seduction slowly brings its story into focus and then sneaks up and becomes quite funny.
60
With just a couple of strong casting choices and a winsome tone, an old formula can still work, and The Grand Seduction comes out of the lab with a disarming readiness to please.
50
Village Voice by Zachary Wigon
The endearing nature of the characters, especially Gleeson's Murray, provides some pleasure.