Omaha

"I was instantly lost in Magaro’s performance, watching this gifted actor capture the truth of his character’s predicament instead of the cliché of it."

— Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com

"It’s enormously gratifying to see John Magaro in a solo leading role... Seldom has this undervalued actor been given the opportunity to carry a film to the extent he does in Omaha."

— David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter

"A model of tone, concision, and emotional and psychological insight, led by a staggering performance from John Magara and an equally moving one from pint-sized co-star Molly Belle Wright."

— Nick Schager, The Daily Beast

"Intimate in its scope, yet emotionally monumental, this debut feature by director Cole Webley... resonates for how spontaneously the interactions seem to unfold, as if sparked by reality in front of the camera."

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety

"While Magaro’s performance anchors the film, strong turns from both Wright and Solis give added depth. So too does Webley and Machoian’s obvious interest in their young characters’ perspectives and experience."

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire

"It begs for forgiveness and understanding, then and now. It’s a plea Omaha makes more eloquently than you might have imagined, going into a road movie with two cute kids, a dog and a guitar-based soundtrack."

— Fionnuala Halligan, Screen International