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Six Degrees of Separation Reviews

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.

Full Review | 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.

Full Review | 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.

Full Review | Original Score: A | Mar 2, 2012

Full Review | 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.

Full Review | 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

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User reviews

Six Degrees of Separation

Absorbing script and performances.

Jun 4, 2003

A very good story, with brilliant performances, well worth watching.

PyrolyticCarbon
Dec 8, 2002

This is the kind of film that deserved much more attention...

danielll_rs
Oct 22, 1999

absolutely stunning

Jan 27, 2002

Outstanding Performances, Confused Screenplay

claudio_carvalho
Jul 29, 2006

Has its moments

gbill-74877
Aug 5, 2023

John Guare's Children

Jun 28, 2005

Good acting - but too clearly a so-so stage play.

Feb 8, 2005

'I want life to be experiences, not just anecdotes'

Oct 6, 2005

Good storytelling, bad story

mrsovicdarko
Aug 16, 2015

I thought the movie might get better....but no

May 5, 2005

Overlooked and thoughtful examination of many salient barriers

Jan 18, 2011

Challenging Assignment

Nov 10, 2002

Complicatd is not synonymous to intellectual...

Jan 2, 2006

The inspiration for this play/movie.

May 5, 2006
jboothmillard
Oct 23, 2010

Liked the movie (rather!) but not the people.

Oct 3, 2004

The Con, The Greed, The Homosexuality

ROBERT_BLUE
Sep 5, 2007

Some very, very fine acting but the end just didn't work for me.

planktonrules
Oct 4, 2024

Great role for Will Smith in sharp social commentary

SnoopyStyle
Apr 30, 2015

Decent story, excellent acting, will Smith was phenomenal!!

Jan 24, 2021

Takes the form of a dour sociology lecture, more than anything!

Howlin Wolf
Aug 12, 2004

No (Kevin) Bacon here

Apr 9, 2024

Fairly Good

Jul 24, 2003

Blaaa, blaaa, blaaa, blaaa, blaaa, blaaa.....etc.

Sep 5, 2002

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