«A work of gently enveloping drama»
«an unassuming portrait of a life lived through music»
Variety
«The Loneliest Man in Town creates a unique vibe.»
«Melancholic and nostalgic, it’s like a blues track...»
The Hollywood Reporter
«There is charm and tenderness here in abundance.»
«...this melancholy, poignant, sometimes drolly amusing film...»
Screen Daily
«Al’s determination and zest for life shines out, serving as his vital motivator, in this bittersweet Vienna-set documentary.»
Filmuforia
«A gallery of unforgettable characters»
«Covi and Frimmel capture the melancholic yet resilient figure in an almost wordless but loving portrait.»
Corriere della sera
«The film is a true one-man show.»
Close-up
«A leading actor whose attitude is characterized by unyielding gentleness.»
«Tizza Covi and Rainer Frimmel create a monument to the Viennese blues veteran Al Cook that is as laconic as it is warm-hearted.»
filmstarts.de
«Al Cook is a man from another era who knows where he comes from.»
«The film uses miniatures to show how few people appreciate what fulfills others (throughout their lives).»
intellectures
«The second high-profile Austrian entry in this year's competition.»
Kurier
