“Another Richard Linklater talkfest featuring his favorite talker…”

“… curious about underbelly imagery—and the psychic pull such things can have on us.”

“It’s no coincidence that the movie came out two years after clothing retailer The Gap bought Banana Republic…”

“… fascinating as a study of Streisand and Redford’s onscreen personas.”

“There is a purity … that gives it a transcendental aura.”

“… about modernity’s failure and inability to take the crucifixion seriously—to say nothing of Jesus’ words about caring for the poor.”

“… understands the urgency of this moment.”

“Robert Redford hovers like a ghost over A River Runs Through It…”

“… won’t work for everyone, but hearts of a certain shape may treasure it.”

“… misguidedly plays like a tragic romance.”