Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Aug 6, 2019

An even-heeled, though undeniably quirky coming of age road trip movie, angled on culture clash for a great deal of its charm.

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Naila Scargill Trebuchet Feb 28, 2019

Essentially a coming-of-age road-trip story, it certainly has a great hook: virgin birth by rock 'n' roll is going to intrigue most viewers.

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Patrick Gamble CineVue Jan 26, 2019 3/5

A fascinating, if flawed debut which deserves to be viewed if only for Garner's enchanting performance.

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Francesca Rudkin New Zealand Herald Sep 11, 2017 3.5/5

[Electrick Children] leaves you with the feeling you've seen something that could have been something quite special - but which settles for pretty good.

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Margot Harrison Seven Days (VT) Mar 28, 2014 7/10

The film doesn't treat the ultra-religious like aliens or scolds, nor does it demonize those who prefer sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.

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Jessica Kiang The Playlist Mar 8, 2013 B

Good as it is, with a catchy high concept and hip indie sensibility, it could have been so much better. Culkin, Aiken and Garner, however, can count the film as an unmitigated triumph.

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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times Mar 7, 2013 3/5

Though unevenly told and at times too fanciful for its own good, "Electrick Children" marks an intriguing feature debut for its risk-taking writer-director, Rebecca Thomas.

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Stephen Holden New York Times Mar 7, 2013 3/5

"Electrick Children" is well acted and refreshingly nonjudgmental, but its narrative continuity is tenuous at best.

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Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News Mar 7, 2013 3/5

Thomas makes an assured debut as both writer and director, the gifted Culkin is excellent as always, and Garner finds lovely shades of nuance in Rachel's innocent faith.

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Ted Scheinman Village Voice Mar 6, 2013

Thomas has an aversion to the easy resolution-she knows precisely which mysteries to keep dangling.

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Keith Phipps Time Out Mar 5, 2013 3/5

The best moments in filmmaker Rebecca Thomas's debut feature manage flashes of wide-eyed grace-that is, when the overly precious, half-formed story isn't undermining her understated direction and the work of a fine cast.

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Chuck Bowen Slant Magazine Mar 4, 2013 3/4

Rebecca Thomas's debut feature is a sensible and humane exploration of youthful curiosity.

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Justin Lowe The Hollywood Reporter Mar 4, 2013

You needn't be a true believer to appreciate Rebecca Thomas's indie feature rooted in a traditional Mormon community.

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Catherine Bray Film4 Mar 4, 2013

Sweet but never sickly ... Electrick Children is real must-see from a bright new talent.

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Aaron Yap Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) Nov 8, 2012 2/5

The film ultimately exposes itself as fluffy fantasy.

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Tom Dawson The List Jul 17, 2012 3/5

The debut feature of twentysomething Rebecca Thomas, who herself grew up in the Mormon faith, this US indie is a decent coming-of-age yarn, adorned with some magic realist flourishes.

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Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) Jul 13, 2012 3/5

Writer-director Rebecca Thomas invites us into this world with a gentle, unhectoring hand, and keeps the mystery of her story wide open.

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Catherine Shoard Guardian Jul 12, 2012 3/5

Rebecca Thomas's gauzy debut about a 15-year-old Mormon who believes she's had an immaculate conception is deftly done.

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Joseph Walsh Little White Lies Jul 12, 2012

After the interesting initial concept, Electrick Children falls apart structurally, most notably in its transition between the second and third act.

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Tom Huddleston Time Out Jul 10, 2012 3/5

With its confidently sustained mood of adolescent unease and discovery, 'Electrick Children' almost achieves something special.

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