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6.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4

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  1. KenG.
    Jul 21, 2006
    4
    They came up with an intruing premise, but failed to come up with a compelling script, as story just sort of sputters along.
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  2. RegOz
    Apr 6, 2012
    7
    Unfortunately, I don't think this movie has gotten all the attention it deserves. That is perhaps one of the reasons why it is not well known and up to certain point, underrated. I believe this is a very unique, innovative work. It has a great cast, and could have been a great film but sadly, it is not . 'Loverboy' collides with some conservative views for it challenges certain aspects of parenthood. It is intriguing, intelligent,and innovative. I never felt bored..although at times I got lost. I know there was plenty of room for improvement. The story needed more fluidity and some of the characters needed to be developed further. Overall, a good movie that with a better script, and more consistency, could have been a 9.… Expand
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Metascore
45 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Bob Westal
    70
    Kevin Bacon's witty and effective, yet squirm-inducing, directorial debut.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: James Greenberg
    60
    Good performances and a keen eye for period detail can't disguise the fact that not much is happening here story-wise.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Dennis Harvey
    50
    A classic case of "Better if you didn't read the book" cinema, Loverboy emerges an OK character study of an abnormally possessive mother.
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