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6 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Original-CinJim SlotekOriginal-CinJim SlotekThe level of sophistication in the storytelling is impressive, and Isaac’s attempts at Vulcan logic notwithstanding, it’s a movie that wears its heart on its sleeve.
- 50The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Brad WheelerThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Brad WheelerThe well-acted Clara lacks clarity, and there’s nothing worse than an out-of-focus telescope.
- 50Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreThe love story falls a little short, but the scientific sense of “the moment” is often spot-on in this mixed-bag of a debut from Canadian writer-director Akash Sherman.
- 40Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayLos Angeles TimesNoel MurrayWriter-director Akash Sherman gives the film a handsome look, and gets two strong lead performances, but his picture still comes out too static and somber.
- 40The New York TimesBen KenigsbergThe New York TimesBen KenigsbergWhile the movie’s morose mysticism is tolerable enough, once “Clara” starts arguing for following feelings instead of data, it puts on its own tinfoil hat.
- 30The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckClara forgets to have anything resembling a compelling plot. Or an original one. Even science geeks will find little here compelling.