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Radio (2003) Rank 3 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Radio (2003) a score of 2.3506 out of 4
based on (200) reviews
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Excellent
4
Excellent
(9)
Very Good
3
Very Good
(93)
Good
2
Good
(76)
Fair
1
Fair
(22)
Poor
0
Poor
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Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for MovieWeb (Brian Gallagher)MovieWeb (Brian Gallagher)
...read the complete Radio movie review at MovieWeb (Brian Gallagher)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Susan GrangerSusan Granger
...read the complete Radio movie review at Susan Granger
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Based on a true story, Radio takes place in a small South Carolina community, where a well-respected high school football coach and teacher Harold Jones (Ed Harris, The Hours) spends most of his long days preparing his team for each big game. An unexpecte ...read the complete Radio movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for JoeCritic.com (Sam Bear)JoeCritic.com (Sam Bear)
...read the complete Radio movie review at JoeCritic.com (Sam Bear)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.17 out of 4 stars for Latino ReviewLatino Review
...read the complete Radio movie review at Latino Review
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.15 out of 4 stars for MediaScreen.comMediaScreen.com
...read the complete Radio movie review at MediaScreen.com
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.15 out of 4 stars for The Boston PhoenixThe Boston Phoenix
...read the complete Radio movie review at The Boston Phoenix
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.10 out of 4 stars for Joe Critic.com (Sam Bear)Joe Critic.com (Sam Bear)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Joe Critic.com (Sam Bear)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.05 out of 4 stars for kids-in-mindkids-in-mind
...read the complete Radio movie review at kids-in-mind
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.04 out of 4 stars for 3 Black Chicks ("The Diva")3 Black Chicks ("The Diva")
...read the complete Radio movie review at 3 Black Chicks ("The Diva")
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.04 out of 4 stars for filethirteen.comfilethirteen.com
...read the complete Radio movie review at filethirteen.com
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.03 out of 4 stars for Comingsoon.netComingsoon.net
...read the complete Radio movie review at Comingsoon.net
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.02 out of 4 stars for Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.01 out of 4 stars for Christian Spotlight on the MoviesChristian Spotlight on the Movies
...read the complete Radio movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.01 out of 4 stars for The Spinning Image (Joshua Dudley)The Spinning Image (Joshua Dudley)
...read the complete Radio movie review at The Spinning Image (Joshua Dudley)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle Post-Intelligencer
It's really Harris' movie, and he brings to it just the right blend of engaging affability, gruff strength of character and transcendent nobility of spirit to make it a genuinely enriching experience. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Bullz-Eye.comBullz-Eye.com
...read the complete Radio movie review at Bullz-Eye.com
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for UpcomingDiscs.com (David Annandale)UpcomingDiscs.com (David Annandale)
...read the complete Radio movie review at UpcomingDiscs.com (David Annandale)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Hollywood.comHollywood.com
...read the complete Radio movie review at Hollywood.com
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Boston Herald (Stephen Schaefer)Boston Herald (Stephen Schaefer)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Boston Herald (Stephen Schaefer)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Chris JarmickChris Jarmick
...read the complete Radio movie review at Chris Jarmick
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
...read the complete Radio movie review at RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
I don't know the slightest thing about the true story that inspired "Radio," and I don't really want to, because the movie has convinced me that it's pretty close to real life. I believe that because (1) the closing credits include footage of the real Rad ...read the complete Radio movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
...read the complete Radio movie review at RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
...read the complete Radio movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
What could have been an all-occasion Hallmark card turns out to be an emotionally genuine love letter to a young man who transformed the town of Anderson, S.C., in the 1970s. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Zap2it.com (Michael Szymanski)Zap2it.com (Michael Szymanski)
this puts Cuba back into the Oscar race again, he's charming and wonderful -- although he plays a slow guy, which is surefire Oscar fodder ...read the complete Radio movie review at Zap2it.com (Michael Szymanski)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for DVDActive (Benjamin Willcock)DVDActive (Benjamin Willcock)
...read the complete Radio movie review at DVDActive (Benjamin Willcock)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Detroit Free Press (John Monaghan)Detroit Free Press (John Monaghan)
Of course I should know better, but the movie had me blubbering from its first down. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Detroit Free Press (John Monaghan)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
[A movie that] makes no apologies for its warmth, laughs at the cynicism of the world around it, and mostly succeeds in the process. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
The movie is a celebration of life, community, and the bond that links us all... Love. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
There is no cynicism in Radio, no angle or edge. It's about what it's about, with an open, warm and fond nature. Every once in a while human nature expresses itself in a way we can feel good about, and this is one of those times. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Harvey S. KartenHarvey S. Karten
...read the complete Radio movie review at Harvey S. Karten
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
What could have been an all-occasion Hallmark card turns out to be an emotionally genuine love letter to a young man who transformed the town of Anderson, S.C., in the 1970s. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Steve RhodesSteve Rhodes
...read the complete Radio movie review at Steve Rhodes
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.97 out of 4 stars for Haro OnlineHaro Online
...read the complete Radio movie review at Haro Online
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.96 out of 4 stars for dvdfuture.com (Randy Spiros)dvdfuture.com (Randy Spiros)
...read the complete Radio movie review at dvdfuture.com (Randy Spiros)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.96 out of 4 stars for Crosswalk.com Movies (Holly McClure)Crosswalk.com Movies (Holly McClure)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Crosswalk.com Movies (Holly McClure)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.95 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Insiders (Stephen Wong)Entertainment Insiders (Stephen Wong)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Entertainment Insiders (Stephen Wong)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.94 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.com
...read the complete Radio movie review at Reel.com
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.94 out of 4 stars for Guess the GrossGuess the Gross
...read the complete Radio movie review at Guess the Gross
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.94 out of 4 stars for Frank's Reel ReviewsFrank's Reel Reviews
...read the complete Radio movie review at Frank's Reel Reviews
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.93 out of 4 stars for DVD Net (Jules Faber)DVD Net (Jules Faber)
...read the complete Radio movie review at DVD Net (Jules Faber)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.92 out of 4 stars for ninth symphony films ninth symphony films
...read the complete Radio movie review at ninth symphony films
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.91 out of 4 stars for A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
...read the complete Radio movie review at A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.91 out of 4 stars for The Phantom TollboothThe Phantom Tollbooth
...read the complete Radio movie review at The Phantom Tollbooth
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.90 out of 4 stars for Wolf Entertainment Guide (William Wolf)Wolf Entertainment Guide (William Wolf)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Wolf Entertainment Guide (William Wolf)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.90 out of 4 stars for U.S. Conference of Catholic BishopsU.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
...read the complete Radio movie review at U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)
...read the complete Radio movie review at The Cranky Critic (Chuck Schwartz)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.88 out of 4 stars for Deseret News, Salt Lake City Deseret News, Salt Lake City
...read the complete Radio movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.88 out of 4 stars for MovieEye.com (David Litton)MovieEye.com (David Litton)
...read the complete Radio movie review at MovieEye.com (David Litton)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.87 out of 4 stars for DVD MovieGuideDVD MovieGuide
...read the complete Radio movie review at DVD MovieGuide
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
...read the complete Radio movie review at Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.82 out of 4 stars for St. Louis Post-DispatchSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
...read the complete Radio movie review at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.82 out of 4 stars for digitallyOBSESSED.com (David Krauss)digitallyOBSESSED.com (David Krauss)
...read the complete Radio movie review at digitallyOBSESSED.com (David Krauss)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.82 out of 4 stars for DVD Verdict (Bill Gibron)DVD Verdict (Bill Gibron)
...read the complete Radio movie review at DVD Verdict (Bill Gibron)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for Edwin JahielEdwin Jahiel
...read the complete Radio movie review at Edwin Jahiel
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
...read the complete Radio movie review at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.81 out of 4 stars for IOFilmIOFilm
...read the complete Radio movie review at IOFilm
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
It's difficult to be hard-hearted about a film wearing a 'Commit random acts of kindness!' bumper sticker and meaning it. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.79 out of 4 stars for CinemaZone.dkCinemaZone.dk
...read the complete Radio movie review at CinemaZone.dk
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.78 out of 4 stars for PopMatters (Cynthia Fuchs)PopMatters (Cynthia Fuchs)
...read the complete Radio movie review at PopMatters (Cynthia Fuchs)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.77 out of 4 stars for The (Georgetown) Hoya The (Georgetown) Hoya
...read the complete Radio movie review at The (Georgetown) Hoya
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Bob Townsend)Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Bob Townsend)
Syrupy feel-good movie just doesn't ring true, despite Gooding's quietly dignified performance. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Bob Townsend)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Moviepie.comMoviepie.com
...read the complete Radio movie review at Moviepie.com
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Time OutTime Out
...read the complete Radio movie review at Time Out
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)
Long on heart but short on surprises. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Dallas Morning News (Philip Wuntch)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Political Film Society Political Film Society
...read the complete Radio movie review at Political Film Society
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.71 out of 4 stars for Sun Newspapers of Cleveland Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
...read the complete Radio movie review at Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.71 out of 4 stars for The Filmsnobs (Stephen Himes)The Filmsnobs (Stephen Himes)
...read the complete Radio movie review at The Filmsnobs (Stephen Himes)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.70 out of 4 stars for Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Shadows on the Wall (Rich Cline)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.68 out of 4 stars for Chart MagazineChart Magazine
...read the complete Radio movie review at Chart Magazine
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for MovieEye.com (Frank Ochieng)MovieEye.com (Frank Ochieng)
Frank's film tip: Michael Tollin's delayed man-child RADIO is a joy to behold but why must he be stuck in a hokey personal drama that reeks of pseudo sentimentality? The sentimental value behind the synthetic and teary-eyed drama Radio will ...read the complete Radio movie review at MovieEye.com (Frank Ochieng)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.65 out of 4 stars for Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.64 out of 4 stars for DVDRAMADVDRAMA
...read the complete Radio movie review at DVDRAMA
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.64 out of 4 stars for hybridmagazine.com hybridmagazine.com
...read the complete Radio movie review at hybridmagazine.com
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.59 out of 4 stars for Slant MagazineSlant Magazine
...read the complete Radio movie review at Slant Magazine
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.56 out of 4 stars for Plugged InPlugged In
...read the complete Radio movie review at Plugged In
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)
A feel-good flick that doesn't make you feel too bad -- in this genre, that almost qualifies as a ringing endorsement. ...read the complete Radio movie review at The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for The Movie Insider (Gareth Von Kallenbach)The Movie Insider (Gareth Von Kallenbach)
...read the complete Radio movie review at The Movie Insider (Gareth Von Kallenbach)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus)Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus)
Purports to be a celebration of the innocence and virtue of a mentally handicapped man, but is actually a congratulatory ode to the goodness of the townspeople who embrace him… not unpleasant, just unconvincing. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for The Popkorn JunkieThe Popkorn Junkie
...read the complete Radio movie review at The Popkorn Junkie
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for The Movie ChicksThe Movie Chicks
...read the complete Radio movie review at The Movie Chicks
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Boston Herald (David Brudnoy)Boston Herald (David Brudnoy)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Boston Herald (David Brudnoy)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
...read the complete Radio movie review at Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
...read the complete Radio movie review at SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
...read the complete Radio movie review at St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
Radio (2003) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
Please, Hollywood, no more inspiration, particularly if it feels about as authentic as canned laughter. ...read the complete Radio movie review at Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
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