"There’s a constant interplay between humor and hardship, and at times, the tonal shifts can feel jarring and unsettling, raising questions about whether its appropriate to laugh at the subject matter at hand."
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“This story is clearly very significant to Josh, even as it becomes a slog for the viewer.”
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"There's a difference between jokes that cut to the heart of the characters' troubles and gagging for its own sake, and The Reservoir doesn't always know the difference."
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“A terrific Noah Galvin, buttressed by a perfect ensemble of top-notch castmates”
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"Those veteran performers are not playing characters so much as archetypes in a play that purports to deal with serious issues but never gets beneath the surface."
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Compelling new comedy drama about its college age hero's fight against alcoholism while attempting to solve his grandparents' aging problems.
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“What makes this Atlantic production succeed is that Butler and her ensemble understand Brasch's script note: "Play against the pain. In spite of everything, let this be a celebration of life.”
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Each of the veteran actors is given at least one substantive scene...But “The Reservoir” is inescapably the Noah Galvin show, and he makes the most of it.
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