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7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Time Out LondonCath ClarkeTime Out LondonCath ClarkeThe story is a bit predictable and rough around the edges. But it’s heart-on-the-sleeve sweet.
- 80The GuardianCatherine ShoardThe GuardianCatherine ShoardA remorselessly rousing attempt to do for the Scottish pub rock twins what Mamma Mia! did for Abba or Tommy for The Who.
- 80The TelegraphRobbie CollinThe TelegraphRobbie CollinThe slotting together of songs and plot is often done with a spark of inspiration.
- 80Total FilmTotal FilmPitched perfectly between microbudget miracle "Once" and all-star Aegean romp "Mamma Mia!" What these songs lack in recognition they make up for in feelgood factor.
- 60EmpireEmpireIt may lack the subtleties and emotional wallop of a lo-fi musical like Once, but Sunshine On Leith delivers a bright, cheery, big-hearted smile of a movie.
- 50The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyThe Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyShamelessly contrived in the manner of most jukebox musicals, and more than a wee bit precious, the movie has little use for emotional shadings as it flogs its feel-good charms.
- 50VarietyDennis HarveyVarietyDennis HarveyIt’s a chirpy heart-on-sleeve confection that’s populist in a somewhat generic way.