However, as much as it might seem to languish in eventfulness and keep proper tone, Nebraska finishes up quite strong in its themes of late - life ennui and father - son bonding, enough to make it coalesce into something truly meaningful and even heartfelt in its richly cultivated melancholy. (qwipster.net)
Despite Hemsworth's frequent attempts to spice up the often drab feature with his turn - on charm, all winks and nods and knowing smiles, the film suffers terribly from its inability to identify and convey proper tone. (indiewire.com)