55
Metascore
7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75The Seattle TimesTom KeoghThe Seattle TimesTom KeoghThe film distinguishes itself by what it lacks: simple, unrealistic answers to Perry’s regrets and the hole in his soul. His path to authenticity might not lead back to glory days, but contentment is closer than he thinks.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckOrdinary World becomes raggedly enjoyable thanks to the unexpected charms of its leading man.
- 70We Got This CoveredRobert Yaniz Jr.We Got This CoveredRobert Yaniz Jr.Although Ordinary World hits a number of familiar story beats, a real heart appears to be beating behind the material, allowing Armstrong and his castmates to maximize the emotional impact it has.
- 60Village VoiceMichael NordineVillage VoiceMichael NordineArmstrong, who's mostly played himself in previous forays into acting, has a low-key charm suggesting that, if he desired it, he could get more onscreen gigs in between albums.
- 50Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshLos Angeles TimesKatie WalshUnfortunately, the cast and a few sweet tunes by Armstrong are the only things going for this delayed coming-of-age dramedy.
- 50The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerThe New York TimesNeil GenzlingerBillie Joe Armstrong of Green Day is usually pretty appealing when he dabbles in acting, and he’s appealing again in Ordinary World. But after a promising start the script lets him down, and the film turns into a predictable midlife-crisis yarn.
- 38Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreWriter-director Lee Kirk’s script manages a few laugh-out-loud lines and moments, and Armstrong has an offhanded charm that plays well in a role tailor-made for him. But Ordinary World is a little too enamored of the phrase “Truth in advertising.” It’s run of the mill, humdrum, “ordinary” in its set up.