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10 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 83Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanEntertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanSpells out the problem in clear, urgent, prosaic terms.
- 75Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertDocuments what threatens to become an irreversible decline in aquatic populations within 40 years.
- 75The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam LaceyThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam LaceyThe End of the Line's most topical hook is its exploration of bluefin tuna, which, as a sushi delicacy, is sometimes called the "most expensive meat on the planet."
- 70VarietyJustin ChangVarietyJustin ChangIn 82 minutes, Murray wrangles enough data to make his point that biology can't keep up with sophisticated fishing technologies and worldwide demand; attacks high-end restaurants such as Nobu for putting endangered species on the menu; praises Alaska as a paragon of responsible fishing.
- 70Village VoiceVillage VoiceA free-form splash of jaw-dropping graphs, impressively accredited talking heads, and sumptuously shot portraits of natural beauty and decay, overdramatically scored to symphonic and other intense musical attacks.
- 70The New York TimesNathan LeeThe New York TimesNathan LeeWell-researched and generally evenhanded in its delivery of information (Ted Danson provides the narration), the movie more than makes its points without needing to resort to a montage of adorable fish being bashed on the head.
- 70Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranLos Angeles TimesKenneth TuranAn apocalyptic documentary that is as beautiful as it is damning.
- 70Washington PostDesson ThomsonWashington PostDesson ThomsonThe movie does present solutions, including its urging of consumer demand for more accountability from restaurants and the building of marine reserves.
- 63Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyPhiladelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyWhat's a fish-lover to do? For starters, know where your fish comes from. Don't consume endangered species. After watching this film, you may never want to eat fish again.
- 50Boston GlobeWesley MorrisBoston GlobeWesley MorrisThis movie wants to cover every base without thinking very deeply about them. So while a lot of ground is covered in 80 brisk minutes, the information presented is only abstractly useful.