
Pregnant by music? Rachel, a young teenager from a fundamentalist Mormon community, believes in immaculate conception, while her fundamentally religious family regards her condition as an intolerable transgression. The search for the child's origins is a revelation for the 15-year-old.... (Full plot summary below)
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Pregnant by music? Rachel, a young teenager from a fundamentalist Mormon community, believes in immaculate conception, while her fundamentally religious family regards her condition as an intolerable transgression. The search for the child's origins is a revelation for the 15-year-old.
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| Slant MagazineChuck BowenRebecca Thomas's debut feature is a sensible and humane exploration of youthful curiosity. |
| The PlaylistJessica KiangGood 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. |
| Seven DaysMargot HarrisonThe film doesn't treat the ultra-religious like aliens or scolds, nor does it demonize those who prefer sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. |
| Screen InternationalLee MarshallThere's a solid core to this magical realist coming of age tale that smooths over the odd bump. |
| New Zealand HeraldFrancesca Rudkin[Electrick Children] leaves you with the feeling you've seen something that could have been something quite special - but which settles for pretty good. |
| Empire MagazineLimara SaltAn interesting and catchy take on a traditional tale of repressed teenage rebellion. |
| CineVuePatrick GambleA fascinating, if flawed debut which deserves to be viewed if only for Garner's enchanting performance. |
| Total FilmPaul M. BradshawCareful, kids - rock'n'roll can get you pregnant. Or that's what one Mormon teen believes in this cute lo-fi indie from first-timer Rebecca Thomas. |
| Shadows on the WallRich ClineThe performances are excellent, and the filmmaking is mesmerising. |
| Little White LiesJoseph WalshAfter the interesting initial concept, Electrick Children falls apart structurally, most notably in its transition between the second and third act. |