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31 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100Washington PostMichael O'SullivanWashington PostMichael O'SullivanTucci and Firth have never been better than they are here, and they earn every superlative that has been laid on them in early reviews.
- 100The New York TimesGlenn KennyThe New York TimesGlenn KennyIt’s rare to see a cinematic drama executed with such consistent care as Supernova, written and directed by Harry Macqueen and starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci. And here, that care pays off to devastating effect.
- 88The Associated PressMark KennedyThe Associated PressMark KennedyThe actors Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth have been friends for 20 years and that is plainly evident watching them play longtime lovers in the wrenchingly beautiful film Supernova. The award-winning duo are like a well-worn sweater onscreen, comfortable and lived-in, showing the kind of tart affection people show when ardor’s lust has given way to the slow burn of adoration.
- 80The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawLovely, heartfelt performances from Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth carry this intimate movie.
- 75The A.V. ClubShannon MillerThe A.V. ClubShannon MillerMacqueen approaches the messy reality of letting go with measured sorrow, unrestrained tenderness, and even moments of joy.
- 75San Francisco ChronicleDavid LewisSan Francisco ChronicleDavid LewisWriter-director Harry Macqueen puts the fate of his film on the shoulders of his two leads — Colin Firth as Sam, Stanley Tucci as Tusker — and both actors deliver some of the best work of their careers.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterStephen DaltonThe Hollywood ReporterStephen DaltonPlenty to admire here, if only this tasteful tearjerker lived up to its title with a few more explosive fireworks instead of settling for timid twinkles, ending not with a bang but a whimper.
- 50Slant MagazinePat BrownSlant MagazinePat BrownSupernova is so obviously structured that it often seems to be imposing meaning on its characters.