At high school, talented Sidney writes essays that are too daring for his English teacher as are most of the articles, he submits to the school paper. Then there's a mysterious girl named Melody. He decides to write a novel that becomes an international bestseller. But then he disappears for years. Where? Why?... (Full plot summary below)
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At high school, talented Sidney writes essays that are too daring for his English teacher as are most of the articles, he submits to the school paper. Then there's a mysterious girl named Melody. He decides to write a novel that becomes an international bestseller. But then he disappears for years. Where? Why?
Leave your thoughts about The Vanishing of Sidney Hall.
| The Film StageJordan RuimyA manipulative mess from start to finish. |
| Showbiz JunkiesRebecca MurrayThe Vanishing of Sidney Hall requires the audience to feel for the title character but doesn't provide any reason to truly care about this person. |
| indieWireKate ErblandInitially it seems as if Sidney Hall will just be another film about lone geniuses trapped in worlds where they’re misunderstood or undervalued, but the film then unspools into nearly two hours of baffling narrative choices, weak character development, and so many offensive cliches that it would be funny if it wasn’t so, well, offensive. |
| Common Sense MediaMichael OrdoñaSwearing, implied abuse in "tortured artist" drama. |
| We Live EntertainmentFred TopelFor the second Sundance in a row, both [Logan] Lerman and [Kyle] Chandler star in a movie that made me cry. |
| Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleThe many ridiculous tragedies are just there to slather showy woundedness on a weak, annoying character, leaving The Vanishing of Sidney Hall a mystery-free mystery with an inexhaustible supply of eye-rolling postures. |
| The PlaylistJoe BlessingWhile there are a few intriguing themes and ideas at play in The Vanishing of Sidney Hall, once the viewer perseveres through the over-editing the final product is disappointing. |
| New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisHandsome cinematography and a highly competent supporting cast — including Michelle Monaghan, Nathan Lane and Alex Karpovsky — can’t save The Vanishing of Sidney Hall, a tortured mystery dripping with pretentiousness. |
| CinemacyMorgan Rojas... while its subject matter may weigh heavy, the overall package is an emotionally engaging viewing experience for anyone willing to take the journey. |
| Movie NationRoger Moore“Vanishing” is ambitious, but in every trite, pat and melodramatic way you can think of. |
