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Metascore
28 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90Film ThreatFilm ThreatThis is one of those films that will either hit it big as an indie crossover like "Little Miss Sunshine,” or just make some money and become a film nerd favorite. Either way I recommend you don’t miss this awkwardly fun gem.
- 88PremierePremiereAs fate would have it, Rocket Science might prove to be the handiwork of a burgeoning cinematic genius.
- 75Philadelphia InquirerSteven ReaPhiladelphia InquirerSteven ReaBlitz captures the melancholy, the rage, the wackiness and drama of adolescence, and he gets winning performances out of his young stars.
- 75Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerChristian Science MonitorPeter RainerBlitz captures high school atmosphere well – not an easy thing to do – but overall the movie coasts on quirkiness.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood ReporterCatapulted by an endearing lead performance by Reece Daniel Thompson as a stuttering high-school student, Rocket Science transcends the predictable high-school yarn and arcs into usually unexplored domains of self-discovery and personal growth in a coming-of-age film.
- 70VarietyJustin ChangVarietyJustin ChangThis unusually voluble comedy is as eloquent about love, self-realization and adolescent angst as its protagonist is endearingly tongue-tied.
- 63ReelViewsJames BerardinelliReelViewsJames BerardinelliThe problem with Rocket Science is that the character at the center of the drama isn't very energetic or, truth be told, interesting. This makes it difficult at times to remain engaged in the unfolding tale.
- 60Village VoiceVillage VoiceOnce Rocket Science enters the realm of the debate competition, the director's eye for detail never deserts him.
- 50Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanEntertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanOne of those terminally annoying, depressive-yet-coy Sundance faves in which the tale of a mopey teen misfit unfolds behind a hard candy shell of irony.