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Yosemite

Growing up is an adventure

2016 · 1h 20m · R Drama
Directed by Gabrielle Demeestere

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It's the fall of 1985. The intertwining tales of three 5th grade friends, Chris, Joe and Ted, unfold in the suburban paradise of Palo Alto, as the threat of a mountain lion looms over the community.

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Rotten

Although evocative and nicely observed, the coming-of-age drama "Yosemite" ultimately proves too low-key and elliptical to make much of an impression. "Stand by Me" it ain't.

Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
Fresh

The movie succeeds on its own quiet terms, binding the three parts together with assurance and tonal consistency to cast a lingering spell.

David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
Fresh

Franco gives one of his most subtle performances yet as a recovering-alcoholic father, and the three young newcomers' performances are honest and affecting.

Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly
Fresh

A sobering, evocative drama.

Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News
Rotten

The material aspires to powerful terseness, but its seemingly conscientious refusal to ramp up too much drama ultimately renders it thinly anecdotal.

Glenn Kenny, New York Times

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