“Win Win” was Mr. McCarthy’s third effort as a filmmaker and his third straight triumph. Not quite as great as “The Station Agent,” but better than “The Visitor,” it is an art-house drama posing as a mainstream uplifting comedy.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 19, 2024

It contains enough heart and humor to please virtually anyone.

| Original Score: 3.5/4.0 | Sep 27, 2020

There is a shambling, lo-fi sweetness to Win Win.

| Jan 17, 2020

While all this may sound a bit contrived, we're won over by the depth of the characters and fine detail of their world.

| Aug 19, 2019

[Amy] Ryan continues to be one of our best supporting actresses, one who shines but doesn't need to steal scenes.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 8, 2019

Win Win is a comedy-drama that is warm-hearted and compassionate and enjoyable without, alas, being especially remarkable or original, which is a bit of a blow but I think you'll get over it.

| Aug 31, 2018

Win Win may not be a flawless victory, but McCarthy is able to pin us down effortlessly nonetheless, proving there's more to life than being carried off the field a hero.

| Original Score: B+ | Jan 29, 2018

Aided by a fantastic cast, featuring the hilarious Bobby Canavale and the wonderfully strong Amy Ryan, McCarthy's film is overflowing with humour, warmth and pathos. Broad but perfectly constructed, it's a win-win situation.

| Mar 11, 2016

In a still young movie year, Win Win is already on the mat as one of the best.

| Aug 5, 2015

Tom McCarthy doesn't make great movies, but he makes movies about people I enjoy spending time with.

Full Review | May 3, 2015

WIN WIN makes Tom McCarthy three-for-three. Grabbing the affection from the audience is what he wants, and dear reader, he can't lose.

| Aug 28, 2013

McCarthy understands the thrill of incontrovertible victory and our primal lust for it.

| Jun 20, 2013

A thoughtful study of relationships and family dynamics, Win Win wrestles the competition to the ground.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Jun 2, 2013

"Win Win" continues McCarthy's streak of bringing realistic characters and realistic situations to life on the screen. He has clearly shown his talent for writing and directing, making him one of those directors to watch out for.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Sep 20, 2012

There's a real earnestness to the proceedings: if someone had relayed the setup to me via email or over cocktails, I would have bet heavily that we'd be looking at a sappy mess of clichs.

| Original Score: 65/100 | Jan 13, 2012

One of the ten best films of 2011.

| Original Score: A- | Dec 30, 2011

Win Win is worth a look look. As indie dramedies go, it's a good one.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Dec 29, 2011

Excellent performances of good characters in a story that's not as rich as it apparently believes itself to be.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Dec 23, 2011

In Tom McCarthy's Win Win sports may seem to be the means for drama. But when considering the importance of wrestling to the characters, the sport shapes character and narrative.

| Original Score: 10/10 | Dec 11, 2011

This combination comedy and drama works well, in part because of good performances by everyone.

| Original Score: B | Dec 3, 2011