Bart Got a Room
Metascore
57 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    88
    Gut-bustingly funny.
  2. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Stephen Cole
    75
    Here's something you don't see every day: a high-school comedy for old poops.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Stephen Farber
    70
    Hecker makes good use of the south Florida locations, and the song selection -- including many Big Band favorites -- is winning.
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    70
    Accept the challenge. What's good enough for Bart is good enough for you.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Alissa Simon
    70
    A light, funny coming-of-ager set in the endearingly un-hip retirement community of Hollywood, Fla.
  6. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Betsy Sharkey
    60
    The mysterious Bart and the mythology of the senior prom as the defining moment in the life of a teenager are the unseen specters hovering over the slight comedy Bart Got a Room.
  7. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Jeannette Catsoulis
    40
    The movie imprisons its talented cast (including Alia Shawkat as Danny’s overlooked soul mate and Brandon Hardesty as his worldly best friend) in roles that leave little room for anything but caricature.
  8. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Aaron Hillis
    30
    With 19 producers, one wonders how many rich Floridians invested in what might be the year's most unambitious comedy.

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User Score
7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. JayH
    7
    Delightful comedy, with winning performances from everyone in the cast. Jennifer Tilly has a great bit and is terrific as she always is. Funny, poignant and very well written.… Full Review »
  2. LouG.
    7
    I found this movie quite humorous, with a large cast of good, young actors. The two young leads portrayed Senior Class prom organizers, who, in videos they made for their classmates, were convincing as nervous amateurs in front of the camera. That's good acting! Many fun supporting characters as well, in silly situations. I had to chuckle.… Full Review »
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