My First Mister
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Metascore
48 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics What's this?

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8.8 out of 10

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  • Starring: Albert Brooks
  • Summary: Portrays an unlikely bond between two total opposites. As their relationship develops, a friendship that seemed impossible becomes inevitable. (Paramount Classics)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 27
  3. Negative: 7 out of 27
  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Carrie Rickey
    88
    A human-scale comedy that reaches across generations to tickle, connect and embrace.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Van Gelder
    80
    Leelee Sobieski and Albert Brooks, especially Mr. Brooks, deliver outstanding performances in the first feature film to be directed by Ms. Lahti.
  3. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Connie Ogle
    50
    Sobieski manages to make Jennifer's inevitable transformation more than a little bittersweet. Apparently even clichés click sometimes.
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jack Mathews
    38
    Drifts from goofy situation comedy to pop culture parody to a last-act load of sentiment that would sink a trash barge.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PatriciaS.
    10
    Every year, there is a movie that I love every minute of and have to immediately watch again for the sheer enjoyment of it. This film is it for me this year. I eschew the comments from those who question the reality of the teen character or the wonderful ending. As a high school teacher, mother of 5 and a former teen, it amazed me in its insights. The performances by all cast were top notch. This has made my "Need to See Every Year List." As for the critics, they work so hard to keep their jobs by practicing what Rob Brezny calls "pop nihilism." A steady stream of social cynicism is boring, lazy and has gotten very old.… Expand
  2. JoeQ.
    10
    Not for the sophisticate but rings true. Fine work by the principals - Sobieki & Brooks most for all - no false surfaces.
  3. Lain
    10
    It's a great movie. Critics say it was too cliche? How old are these critics? They seem to have forgotten what it felt like to be that age. Intelligent teens will find this movie interesting and relate to the notion of leaving teen-angst behind, to come to a better understanding of the world around them. Adults might just remember that 9-5 routines aside, they are not all that dead yet and still have that strong will to live free. Very good acting and directing. I'd recommend it anytime.… Expand

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