Flash of Genius

"A fresh take would have helped. But Marc Abraham, in his directing debut, proceeds with a timid TV approach. Luckily, Kinnear ignores the "caution" signs. (...) Kearns' conflict is readable in Kinnear's every word and gesture. His performance is worth cheering. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of four)." 

"The problem with Flash of Genius isn't that the subject is dull but that the movie is."  

"Wants so much to be liked, even with its prickly, difficult hero, that it misses the mark of nonobviousness necessary not only for a patent, but also for a thrilling, original work." 

"An enjoyable way to start the Oscar season." 

"It has the tone and texture of a well-made but forgettable television movie."