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Laurel Canyon (2002) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Laurel Canyon (2002) a score of 2.7583 out of 4

based on (77) reviews

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Excellent

(5)

Very Good

(61)

Good

(9)

Fair

(2)

Poor

(0)

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MovieJustice (Ginger Vaughn)

Overall Laurel Canyon is a great example of filmmaking without the frills. Depending solely on the performances of its stars and a script that provides a literal slice in the life of its characters, this film is for people who prefer their movies to...read the complete Laurel Canyon (2002) review at MovieJustice (Ginger Vaughn)

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San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)

At its best, "Laurel Canyon" has the irresolution and delicacy of truth, as when in the middle of a difficult discussion, Sam touches his mother's toes, and we understand, without getting hit over the head, that there's a bond...read the complete Laurel Canyon (2002) review at San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)

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Haro Online

Laurel Canyon feels too contrived to seem deep. This is one of those films where everybody's lives change over the course of a day, a week, or however long it takes for things to happen. Alex finds herself drawn to the rock star lifestyle of Ian, and the...read the complete Laurel Canyon (2002) review at Haro Online

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Newsday

(R). Frances McDormand is first-rate as an L.A. record producer whose loose lifestyle rocks the world of her medical graduate son (Christian Bale) and his straitlaced fiancee (Kate Beckinsale). McDormand's frayed-edged performance is the realest thing...read the complete Laurel Canyon (2002) review at Newsday