66
Metascore
7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80VarietyJoe LeydonVarietyJoe LeydonYou can’t help feeling that something terrible will happen at any moment, unless something worse happens first.
- 75RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoRogerEbert.comBrian TallericoIt is incredibly difficult to love an addict. Not only does their addiction continuously define the dynamic of your relationship, but they are like a drowning man, able to take you down with them as they flail their arms and fight for air. Rarely has a film captured this better than Marja-Lewis Ryan’s 6 Balloons.
- 70Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinLos Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinAnchored by Jacobson's touchingly layered turn as a dutiful enabler, this risk-taking piece has an effectively anxious, naturalistic feel (it was inspired by producer Samantha Housman's own experience), with Franco bringing credible charm and desperation to the messed-up Seth.
- 67The PlaylistJordan RuimyThe PlaylistJordan RuimyAs striking as some of these performances are, 6 Balloons is not without its problems. At a barebones 74 minute running time that doesn’t dive into the emotional texture as much as it could, 6 Balloons at times, feels slight.
- As a mood piece and character portrait, 6 Balloons is a strong debut for Ryan. But though it doesn’t overstay its welcome, by the time the credits roll, 6 Balloons feels like it still has more to say.
- 60The Hollywood ReporterJon FroschThe Hollywood ReporterJon FroschWhat stays with you is Jacobson’s grippingly understated lead turn, which promises a fruitful screen life beyond Broad City.
- 50IndieWireDavid EhrlichIndieWireDavid EhrlichBased on the experiences of producer Samantha Housman, 6 Balloons is too short and stunted to leave much of an impression, but the film convincingly illustrates one of the core truths about addiction: It doesn’t really give a shit about your agenda. It’s chaos, it cares only about itself, and it feeds on collateral damage.