It's Complicated
Metascore
57 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
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  1. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    20
    Watching this garish fiasco, I found it mildly depressing to see Streep hurdling through this gauntlet of strained whimsy, her every toothy smile and throaty chortle more affected than Sophie Zawistowski's Polish accent.

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User Score
5.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 109 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 50
  3. Negative: 12 out of 50
  1. JamesH
    7
    Meryl Streep is magnificent, as she always is. Alec Baldwin is wonderfully cast and gives a memorable performance. Steve Martin is effective in a subdued role. It… Full Review »
  2. EggyG
    8
    This movie is a big exciting dance between Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin....and I love every minute of it! The other casts, story, plot, and music are just nice entourage.… Full Review »
  3. MarkJ
    8
    Okay. Not everyone lives in Malibu and owns a French bakery catering to movie stars. Not everyone is a partner in an architectural firm specializing in million-dollar home improvements. Maybe Meryl Streep smiles and giggles a bit too much. But the comedy is, at least, inspired by some believable reality. Alec Baldwin is dead-on hilarious, Steve Martin is a charming leading man and Meryl Streep is light and lovable. Mark J.… Full Review »
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