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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24

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  1. DanielH.
    Aug 11, 2003
    10
    My new favorite movie.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. JennyC.
    Oct 28, 2003
    10
    I was living in Barcelona for an entire year myself as a student, and I have to say that this movie captures exactly what that experience was like - absolutely amazing!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. ShaneM.
    Jun 2, 2003
    10
    This was a very funny but realistic movie about living in a foreign culture when young. The rag-tag collection of roommates were great, Romain Duris as Xavier played the part beautifully, it reminded me of a time when you learned about life by going out for drinks with friends....
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  4. AidaZ.
    Jul 1, 2003
    9
    Sensational. Everyone concerned -specially students - must see a film like this one. Young university student movies in the US seem like pure garbage compared to l'auberge espagnole. And an excellent view of Ciutat Vella in Barcelona!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  5. CarlosC.
    Jan 13, 2004
    10
    A great film that depicts the crazy life of a study abroad experience. From the music to the beautiful sights of Barcelona, I rate this movie a ten!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. LB
    Mar 7, 2004
    10
    Wonderfully upbeat, realistic, comical movie. A must see foreign flick.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. TerenceP
    Feb 7, 2005
    10
    This is a very enjoyable movie, like mentioned already, it reminded me of my time living in Europe. The characters are well written and the dialog is lively. I highly recommend this movie.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. AmurabiM.
    Aug 7, 2006
    7
    Without the annoying visual effects, the lead character in his depressive period (and loser attitude) and the use of bad accents in spanish (looks like the actors learn just the lines who performed, but they are not believable like students in Barcelona in an entire year of learning language), "L´Auberge Espagnole" could be a great french comedy without corny approaches. Klapisch´s film looks radiant, vibrant, funny, full of life, splendorous and optimistic. Someone coul be understand the propaganda in it, but the whole sense of the movie prevails over that. This film is not hilarious but has some joie de vivre that is more important and vital. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. KyleInFrance
    Oct 24, 2003
    10
    Excellent film. Better in French.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. JorgeA.
    Apr 22, 2005
    10
    Très comique! A mi me gusta porque usa las tres idiomas que más me gustan. I especially love the fact that there is much to be loved about different cultures and how Xavier learns many of life's greatest lessons from the most unlikely of places.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. Mark
    Nov 12, 2003
    10
    Loved this movie. Reminded me of my study abroad experience... See it, love it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. HassanB.
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    Absolutely entertaining. Shows the heart and minds of Europeans and takes into the life of Xavier, as he tries to find himself, much like all of us teens and young adults do! Excellent!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. MikeyG.
    May 29, 2003
    9
    This was an excellent movie! The characters were great, the location was beautiful, and the message was inspiring. Very funny at times and very heart-warming at others, this movie is one of very few movies that are very truthful in what they says and what their characters say. They act like real people and at the same time are highly likable. Everyone should definitely go see this movie!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. RachelB.
    Jun 16, 2003
    10
    Excellent film. A must see. It has vision. The characters are real. A pleasure.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. David
    Jun 29, 2003
    9
    Aside from a couple of loose ends that should have been dealt with or excluded from the plot entirely, I loved this film. The actors did an excellent job portraying their characters. This one broght back a ton of memories from my year in Spain!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. JuniorN.
    Mar 24, 2004
    10
    This is better than a lotta things that they show us on the box office...this is an intelligent movie , funny, a must see!!!! C'est Plus intelligent que beaucoup de navet qui passe au box-office et meilleur!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. J.RyanG.
    Jun 17, 2005
    4
    A pro-European Union political essay that was adapted to the big screen. Energetic and constantly thinking, the film would work brilliantly if the main character weren't a complete loser, if certain romantic subplots weren't completely illegitimate, and if the ending's revelation wasn't completely uncalled for.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Negative: 3 out of 31
  1. The pace is fairly hectic, which it needs to be. (Mustn't linger on bubbles.) The performances are warm, especially the tender Judith Godrèche as the doctor's wife.
  2. 75
    Best of all, L'Auberge Espagnol uses Barcelona as a veritable character, a picturesque, vivacious place where, as one character puts it, ''No one eats before 10 p.m."
  3. Exhilarating comedy...Its warm, embracing spirit is refreshing in these divisive times.