75 New York Observer | Rex Reed In a bravura performance that is the primary don't-miss reason for its existence, he (Carlyle) gives California Solo all he's got; even in scenes that just exist to pass the time, his presence informs the essence of the man he plays and the humanity of the film itself. Read full review
75 indieWIRE | Eric Kohn Even as California Solo plays like a track we've heard before, it's still worth a listen. Read full review
75 Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum There's a lovely gravity and specificity to the story that transcends instances of bumpy filmmaking. Read full review
70 NPR | Ella Taylor Even with its strong supporting cast, I doubt this small, finely observed movie would have seen the commercial light of day without Carlyle in the lead. Amid the deafening roar of big Oscar-bait pictures, I'm glad it's there. Read full review