A troubled girl (Emanuel) becomes preoccupied with her mysterious new neighbor (Linda), who bears a striking resemblance to her dead mother. In offering to baby-sit Linda's newborn, Emanuel unwittingly enters a fragile, fictional world, of which she becomes the gatekeeper.... (Full plot summary below)
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A troubled girl (Emanuel) becomes preoccupied with her mysterious new neighbor (Linda), who bears a striking resemblance to her dead mother. In offering to baby-sit Linda's newborn, Emanuel unwittingly enters a fragile, fictional world, of which she becomes the gatekeeper.
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| Blu-ray.comBrian OrndorfFor those with more interest in the mental decay of trauma and troubling defense mechanisms, Emanuel steps carefully and finds the occasional note of profundity to articulate the awakening taking place. |
| HeyUGuysKenji LloydThere is a real beauty and heartbreak to Emanuel and the Truth About Fishes that simultaneously haunts and warms every frame. |
| Movie TalkJason BestPart coming-of-age drama, part offbeat psychological thriller, The Truth About Emanuel does not entirely pull off its unusual story but is well worth watching for the spark generated by leads Kaya Scodelario and Jessica Biel. |
| St. Paul Pioneer PressChris Hewitt (St. Paul)It runs out of steam, but the actresses are worth watching. |
| The PlaylistCory EverettThere are shades of “Lars & the Real Girl” here, but where that film skewed towards dark comedy (which helped temper its outlandish premise), "Emanuel" is almost completely humorless. |
| St. Paul Pioneer PressChris HewittIt runs out of steam, but the actresses are worth watching. |
| ViewLondonJennifer TateThis dark and occasionally suspenseful drama is an enjoyable watch thanks to some strong performances and Francesca Gregorini's sharp script ... |
| CinemalogueTodd JorgensonThe truth isn't as satisfying as viewers might hope in this low-budget thriller. |
| Total FilmSimon KinnearFrancesca Gregorini’s film stands or falls on a central mystery as silly as it is surreal. Fair play to Gregorini, though, for avoiding the temptation to deliver an outré slice of suburban Gothic; by framing events as melodrama, she can better examine themes of grief and motherhood. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweAlthough Gregorini is very clear on where her lead characters are coming from, it’s where they’re headed that remains entirely vague, an oversight that leaves them unfortunately adrift. |
