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29 out of 100

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4.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 68 Ratings

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  • Starring: Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey
  • Summary: Ben "Finn" Finnegan is an affable, modern-day treasure hunter who is obsessed with finding the legendary 18th century Queen's Dowry--40 chests of priceless treasure that was lost at sea in 1715. In his quest, Finn has sunk everything he has, including his marriage to Tess. Just as Tess has begun to rebuild her life, working aboard a mega-yacht owned by billionaire Nigel Honeycutt, Finn discovers a vital clue to the treasure's whereabouts. Much to Tess' consternation, Finn maneuvers himself aboard Nigel's yacht and, using his roguish charm, convinces the tycoon and his celebutante daughter, Gemma, to join him in the pursuit of the Spanish riches. Even Tess can't resist the lure of finally uncovering the treasure that had eluded them for so long. But they are not the only ones after the prize. Finn's one-time mentor, Moe Fitch, and a ruthless local gangster named Bigg Bunny are intent on beating Finn to the trove. Let the treasure hunt begin. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 29
  3. Negative: 18 out of 29
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Chris Kaltenbach
    67
    Engaging though flimsy, lively though occasionally tone-deaf, it's a movie that thrives on the strength of its affable co-stars and a sense of adventure that provides just enough brio to get audiences through some energy-sapping rough spots.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Nathan Rabin
    58
    Tennant keeps his extravagantly stupid new comedy breezing along affably on the strength of photogenic locales, obscenely beautiful stars, a laid-back soundtrack, and a wholesale unwillingness to take itself the least bit seriously.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    38
    We already knew Hudson and McConaughey weren't exactly Gable and Lombard from their first romantic pairing in "How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days," but director Andy Tennant's complete lack of inventiveness comes as a surprise.
  4. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Carrie Rickey
    38
    No doubt conceived as an underwater version of "National Treasure," Andy Tennant's film plays like a Three Stooges movie with scuba gear.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 19 out of 29
  1. EdwardC.
    10
    I was mobilized by my girlfriend to go see this. And I expected pure CCRRAAPP!!!!!!! But wo!!!! It amazed me!! It is real fun, the director of Hitch still has spirit in him. Thats good.… Expand
  2. AriK
    8
    I dont know why the people gave this movie a 0 it was great funny and romantic if u like 50 first dates you will love this.
  3. Rikiege
    6
    Good comedy with a little action. Highly recommended to pass the time. Good actors and laughter guaranteed.
  4. MorganF
    3
    Totally laughless. The chemistry between McConaughey and Hudson wasnt there. It totally relied on McConaugheys bod (hes shirtless 80% of the time). More action than a romcom.… Expand

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