Six Degrees of Separation is a bit intellectual for a mass audience, but it's got some very funny moments and is loaded with thought-provoking social satire.

| May 9, 2023

It was the first major film role for Will Smith, and some would say that despite the star he has become in years since, this early role is still his best.

| Aug 17, 2022

A mystery wrapped inside an enigmatic nation, flawlessly acted and difficult to predict. I'm always impressed when a movie informs about a foreign culture while it entertains, and this one is powerful art in that regard.

| Original Score: A | Mar 2, 2012

| Original Score: C+ | Sep 7, 2011

A rare sight: a sharply observed Hollywood satire of poignant ideas, such as opportunities in life, achieving fame in American society, and how we all are in one way or another con men.

| Original Score: A- | Feb 7, 2007

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 7, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 8, 2005

It walks like a play and talks like a play, but thanks to the gentle direction and the performances from the crack cast -- particularly Channing and a never-better Smith -- it's satisfying as a movie.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 8, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 1, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 12, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 24, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 10, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 23, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 22, 2003

Will Smith's greatest performance. A compelling drama.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 13, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 4/4 | May 20, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | May 7, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 21, 2002

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 22, 2002

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 6, 2002