An even-heeled, though undeniably quirky coming of age road trip movie, angled on culture clash for a great deal of its charm.

| Aug 6, 2019

Essentially a coming-of-age road-trip story, it certainly has a great hook: virgin birth by rock 'n' roll is going to intrigue most viewers.

| Feb 28, 2019

A fascinating, if flawed debut which deserves to be viewed if only for Garner's enchanting performance.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 26, 2019

[Electrick Children] leaves you with the feeling you've seen something that could have been something quite special - but which settles for pretty good.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Sep 11, 2017

The film doesn't treat the ultra-religious like aliens or scolds, nor does it demonize those who prefer sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 28, 2014

Good 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.

| Original Score: B | Mar 8, 2013

Though unevenly told and at times too fanciful for its own good, "Electrick Children" marks an intriguing feature debut for its risk-taking writer-director, Rebecca Thomas.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 7, 2013

"Electrick Children" is well acted and refreshingly nonjudgmental, but its narrative continuity is tenuous at best.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 7, 2013

Thomas makes an assured debut as both writer and director, the gifted Culkin is excellent as always, and Garner finds lovely shades of nuance in Rachel's innocent faith.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 7, 2013

Thomas has an aversion to the easy resolution-she knows precisely which mysteries to keep dangling.

| Mar 6, 2013

The best moments in filmmaker Rebecca Thomas's debut feature manage flashes of wide-eyed grace-that is, when the overly precious, half-formed story isn't undermining her understated direction and the work of a fine cast.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 5, 2013

Rebecca Thomas's debut feature is a sensible and humane exploration of youthful curiosity.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 4, 2013

You needn't be a true believer to appreciate Rebecca Thomas's indie feature rooted in a traditional Mormon community.

| Mar 4, 2013

Sweet but never sickly ... Electrick Children is real must-see from a bright new talent.

| Mar 4, 2013

The film ultimately exposes itself as fluffy fantasy.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 8, 2012

The debut feature of twentysomething Rebecca Thomas, who herself grew up in the Mormon faith, this US indie is a decent coming-of-age yarn, adorned with some magic realist flourishes.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 17, 2012

Writer-director Rebecca Thomas invites us into this world with a gentle, unhectoring hand, and keeps the mystery of her story wide open.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 13, 2012

Rebecca Thomas's gauzy debut about a 15-year-old Mormon who believes she's had an immaculate conception is deftly done.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 12, 2012

After the interesting initial concept, Electrick Children falls apart structurally, most notably in its transition between the second and third act.

Full Review | Jul 12, 2012

With its confidently sustained mood of adolescent unease and discovery, 'Electrick Children' almost achieves something special.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 10, 2012