David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Aug 2, 2024 2.5/4

...somewhat erratic yet mostly entertaining...

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Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 7, 2019

Sweet, charming, surprising, inspirational and funny. Bubble Boy is pure Disney gold.

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Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Apr 29, 2009

A fun and oddly entertaining twist on the road trip film.

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Guylaine Cadorette Hollywood.com Nov 20, 2008 1/5

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Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008 2/5

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Josh Ralske All Movie Guide Dec 11, 2007 6/10

The film is only sporadically funny, and it's frequently in poor taste, but it's got energy to spare, and Gyllenhaal's performance gives it a soul.

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Susan Tavernetti Palo Alto Weekly May 20, 2003 1.5/4

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Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle Mar 10, 2003 3.5/5

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John R. McEwen Film Quips Online Feb 8, 2003 2/5

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Rebecca Murray About.com Dec 17, 2002 B-

Bubble Boy is a strange, bizarre, twisted romantic comedy.

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Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Jul 30, 2002 F

...the most anti-human movie to surface since Showgirls.

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Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena May 30, 2002 1/5

O personagem-ttulo no apenas sem graa, mas tambm chato.

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Walter Chaw Film Freak Central Feb 5, 2002 2.5/4

(Bubble Boy) squanders its strongest moments but at least has the courage to attempt strong moments.

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JoBlo JoBlo's Movie Network Jan 18, 2002 5/10

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Dan Via Washington Post Jan 6, 2002

Hayes shows a deft touch with both cartoony slapstick and character-based comedy and manages to create moments of real poignancy in between.

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Shirley Sealy Film Journal International Dec 9, 2001

Despite what his mother taught him, despite the evil and injustice he encounters in the world, little Jimmy Livingston is kind and understanding and tolerant of others. That's the moral.

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