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Movie critics combined give Outside Providence (1999) a score of 2.6340 out of 4
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Excellent
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.43 out of 4 stars for DVDnett.noDVDnett.no
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.35 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com visits Outside Providencefilmcritic.com visits Outside Providence
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for PopcornQ ReviewPopcornQ Review
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.28 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Examiner (Edvins Beitiks)San Francisco Examiner (Edvins Beitiks)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Newsweek (David Ansen)Newsweek (David Ansen)
Gets a lot of the details right. Outside Providence is a sweet, funny little movie. ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Newsweek (David Ansen)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for LA Weekly (Paul Malcolm)LA Weekly (Paul Malcolm)
Baldwin's perfectly impacted performance as a tough-love provider (the actor gets some of the best lines in the movie). ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at LA Weekly (Paul Malcolm)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for New York Times (Janet Maslin)New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Offers an irresistible sketchbook filled with prep school memories. ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)
The characters, even ones that barely more than cameos, are well rounded and fully drawn. ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Greenwich Village Gazette (Eric Lurio)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.19 out of 4 stars for A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.15 out of 4 stars for 3 Black Chicks ("The Diva")3 Black Chicks ("The Diva")
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at 3 Black Chicks ("The Diva")
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.12 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
Beguiling performances and a story that veers between social observations, period detail, and genuine humor make this movie an end-of-the-summer stand-out. ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.10 out of 4 stars for Rambles (Elizabeth Badurina)Rambles (Elizabeth Badurina)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Rambles (Elizabeth Badurina)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.09 out of 4 stars for Albuquerque Alibi (Devin D. O'Leary)Albuquerque Alibi (Devin D. O'Leary)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Albuquerque Alibi (Devin D. O'Leary)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.06 out of 4 stars for Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.05 out of 4 stars for UTK Daily Beacon (Sarah Peterson)UTK Daily Beacon (Sarah Peterson)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.03 out of 4 stars for Movie Criticism for the RetardedMovie Criticism for the Retarded
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.01 out of 4 stars for Film Blather (Eugene Novikov)Film Blather (Eugene Novikov)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Film Blather (Eugene Novikov)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia Inquirer (Steven Rea)Philadelphia Inquirer (Steven Rea)
Despite its familiar formula, feels fresh. ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer (Steven Rea)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Peter Stack)San Francisco Chronicle (Peter Stack)
Everything comes up forced and predictable in the nostalgic overload of bongs, Top 40 rock and boys' bluster about sex. ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Peter Stack)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
It stands apart when it comes to its extravagant humor and non-judgmental '70s-era reality (smoking dope, hitching rides, playing Frisbee, hanging out). ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Dustin PutmanDustin Putman
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Baltimore Sun (Ann Hornaday)Baltimore Sun (Ann Hornaday)
Possesses memorable portrayals of thoroughly original characters and draws a beguilingly bleak portrait of its Rhode Island settings. ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Baltimore Sun (Ann Hornaday)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Detroit News (Susan Stark)Detroit News (Susan Stark)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Detroit News (Susan Stark)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Outside Providence is a simple coming of age story, a nostalgia-soaked trip back to the mid-'70s when the social fabric of the American youth was stitched together by sex, drugs, and rock music. The film, despite never venturing into uncharted territory, ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Matinee Magazine (Joe McGovern)Matinee Magazine (Joe McGovern)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Tribune (Mark Caro)Chicago Tribune (Mark Caro)
Faithfully evokes the era! ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Chicago Tribune (Mark Caro)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for ShowBIZ DataShowBIZ Data
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.com
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Movies for GuysMovies for Guys
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Tribune (Marc Caro)Chicago Tribune (Marc Caro)
Like Richard Linklater's "Dazed and Confused," Outside Providence reminisces vividly, recalling the era fondly but not with too much sugar. ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Chicago Tribune (Marc Caro)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.97 out of 4 stars for Wolf Entertainment Guide (William Wolf)Wolf Entertainment Guide (William Wolf)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.95 out of 4 stars for Haro OnlineHaro Online
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.94 out of 4 stars for newenglandfilm.com reviewnewenglandfilm.com review
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.94 out of 4 stars for FilmHead.comFilmHead.com
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.94 out of 4 stars for kids-in-mindkids-in-mind
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.93 out of 4 stars for Salon (Stephanie Zacharek)Salon (Stephanie Zacharek)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.93 out of 4 stars for Salon.com (Stephanie Zacharek)Salon.com (Stephanie Zacharek)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.93 out of 4 stars for filethirteen.comfilethirteen.com
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for DVD MovieGuideDVD MovieGuide
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.88 out of 4 stars for PopMatters (Rhonda Baughman)PopMatters (Rhonda Baughman)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.87 out of 4 stars for hip online hip online
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.86 out of 4 stars for Deseret News, Salt Lake City Deseret News, Salt Lake City
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for Renaissance Online MagazineRenaissance Online Magazine
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.84 out of 4 stars for James BowmanJames Bowman
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.83 out of 4 stars for The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.83 out of 4 stars for Anthony Leong's MediaCircusAnthony Leong's MediaCircus
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.83 out of 4 stars for MediaCircus (Anthony Leong)MediaCircus (Anthony Leong)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.82 out of 4 stars for The Phantom TollboothThe Phantom Tollbooth
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Village Voice (Amy Taubin)Village Voice (Amy Taubin)
Cross "Rushmore" with "Cheech and Chong" and you might get Outside Providence. ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Village Voice (Amy Taubin)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for TV Guide (Steve Simels)TV Guide (Steve Simels)
Meanwhile Baldwin (bulked up a la DeNiro and playing totally against type), is a revelation, funny and touching. ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at TV Guide (Steve Simels)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Jiminy Critic (Mike Dean)Jiminy Critic (Mike Dean)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for B Fatt. & Lazy Movie Reviews B Fatt. & Lazy Movie Reviews
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Times (Kevin Thomas)Los Angeles Times (Kevin Thomas)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.77 out of 4 stars for Movie Magazine International Movie Magazine International
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.77 out of 4 stars for Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Cinemaphile.org (David Keyes)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.73 out of 4 stars for culturevulture.net, Choices for the Cognoscenti culturevulture.net, Choices for the Cognoscenti
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at culturevulture.net, Choices for the Cognoscenti
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.72 out of 4 stars for The New York Times - Family Movie Guide (Peter M. Nichols)The New York Times - Family Movie Guide (Peter M. Nichols)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at The New York Times - Family Movie Guide (Peter M. Nichols)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.71 out of 4 stars for Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.71 out of 4 stars for Sun Newspapers of Cleveland Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.70 out of 4 stars for Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Houston Community Newspapers (Gary Brown)Houston Community Newspapers (Gary Brown)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Planet Sick-Boy (Jon Popick)Planet Sick-Boy (Jon Popick)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.64 out of 4 stars for Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.62 out of 4 stars for The Boston PhoenixThe Boston Phoenix
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.62 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia City Paper (Sam Adams)Philadelphia City Paper (Sam Adams)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.62 out of 4 stars for Reel.com (Pam Grady)Reel.com (Pam Grady)
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.61 out of 4 stars for Mr. CrankyMr. Cranky
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.60 out of 4 stars for Mike D'AngeloMike D'Angelo
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.59 out of 4 stars for Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle Post-Intelligencer
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.58 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.com
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.56 out of 4 stars for Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.54 out of 4 stars for Movie Hell (Michael J. Legeros)Movie Hell (Michael J. Legeros)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Movie Hell (Michael J. Legeros)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for New York Post (Jonathan Foreman)New York Post (Jonathan Foreman)
Peter Farrelly is angry at Miramax for marketing his and his brother Bobby's new film as a follow-up to their surprise smash hit, "There's Something About ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at New York Post (Jonathan Foreman)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for DVDRAMADVDRAMA
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Scott RenshawScott Renshaw
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Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
Outside Providence (1999) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
"It comes to the 'startling' conclusion that rich kids might do the same bad things working-class kids do, but get away with it because their money gives them privileges." ...read the complete Outside Providence movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
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