The Outrun

"Ronan elevates what could otherwise be a boilerplate addiction drama."

"A moving and delicate adaptation of Amy Liptrot’s memoir."

"More than just another draining addiction story."

"Bizarrely flat."

"The 118 minutes of The Outrun stretch on in a way that grows repetitive and numbing."

"Fingscheidt and Liptrot make structural and pacing choices that work against the quality work (Ronan's) doing here."

"An exceptional performance from Saoirse Ronan powers this affecting, slow-moving drama."

"Lit up in a glow of stormy sea spray, Orkney is majestic – as is Saoirse Ronan."

"A phenomenal showcase for Ronan, who dares to be unlikable for the rare time in her career."

"It's a drama that only paints in broad strokes, and as such fails to stand out in a crowded field."

"Relationships are poised to be explored in more depth than they are."

"The way Nora Fingscheidt captures two modes of life is one of the film’s greatest strengths."

"An original and remarkably beautiful way to approach this extremely difficult subject matter."