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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 27
  2. Negative: 5 out of 27

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  1. RienyeN
    Sep 10, 2007
    1
    What happened here is that someone found a reel of film and decided to put something on it! The plot doesn’t go anywhere, the characters are utterly unbelievable, the storyline is utterly predictable, the romance can only be described as revolting and the acting horrendous! Don’t bother watching this sad excuse of a movie, do some coloring instead!
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  2. SamirA.
    Jul 30, 2007
    10
    This film is fantastic, is even better than the remake. Catherine Zeta Jones is very beautiful and is always very professional. I don't understand why the people has not liked. One of best movies of the year.
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  3. JayH.
    Feb 6, 2008
    6
    There isn't much original here, but the cast makes it worth watching. Catherine Zeta-Jones is very good and overcomes the predictable material. Pleasant score. Patricia Clarkson is very capable in a supporting role. It jumps around abruptly from light comedy to heavy drama too often. overall it is a satisfying film.
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  4. LisaC.
    Aug 13, 2007
    10
    This movie was wonderful. It was one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. I will definitely purchase it when it comes out on DVD.
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  5. TreyD.
    Aug 20, 2007
    10
    The best movie I haven't seen all year. You should definitely go see it. Totally recommendable.
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  6. LouF
    Aug 20, 2007
    1
    There are movies... then there are MOVIES! This was like seeing a horse jump over a fence, clip its legs, land in the mud, only to have the trainer come out, break its neck and put it down with a wrench... all the potential in the world! Good actors, good looks, good previews... then the horse missed the fence, ya know?
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  7. DougC
    Jul 27, 2007
    9
    I'm sorry for all the people just waiting to hate on this movie, but the fact is, if you appreciate good cuisine, romance, and great acting, then you will love this movie...it totally caught me off guard, it never hit a false note, and simply put, was just delectable. Delectable.
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  8. AnthonyL.
    Jul 28, 2007
    10
    Catherine Zeta Jones is incredibly stunning in this picture..amazing,well done and well directed...wonderful cinematography...great editing..10/10.
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  9. TellyG.
    Jul 29, 2007
    8
    I actually like this movie, and I'm not one for romantic comedies.
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  10. HansE.
    Jul 29, 2007
    5
    You'll know what's going to happen in the first five minutes. Zeta-Jones lacks any sort of charm, but Abagail Breslin sparkles. Save this one for DVD and take your date to Waitress,
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  11. JaredC.
    Jul 29, 2007
    0
    This is the worst romantic comedy of all time, it has no comedy, and has no thorough storyline, it is dull. The worst movie of the year, I rather would watch Epic Movie.
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  12. JACKU.
    Aug 19, 2007
    2
    If I hadn't been with a friend, I would have walked out. Cliched script. No energy to the movie except making people move fast (and even when they did, you could practically hear the director saying "pick up the pace, people". All of the acting seemed mechanical. Absolutely NO chemistry between Eckhart and Zeta-Jones. This was a waste of my time and money! And my date concurred.
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  13. GustavoA.
    Aug 21, 2007
    10
    I´m Brazilian and This is the best movie I see in 2007. It´s wonderful, romantic, funny. A school of make a great romancy comedy.
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  14. LarryK.
    Jul 28, 2007
    1
    In the 11 years that I've had children, I've liked every movie I've seen (happy to get out to see one). This movie made me hope to get home to tantrums, spit-up and pre-teen angst. It was awful. Catherine Zeta-Jones has the personality of drywall. The only thing positive was Erin Eckhardt's likable character.
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  15. kellys.
    Jul 29, 2007
    9
    This movie is by far the best I've seen all year. Zoe is just so cute and Nick is so dear-hearted. Kudos to the director/producer/etc for making a film that didn't involve open sex for once. The romance was heartfelt and tender and perfect. Love the music!!!
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Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 33
  2. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. The film feels miscast. Neither Zeta-Jones nor Eckhart look the least bit comfortable in a restaurant kitchen. More troubling, they look downright uncomfortable with each other.
  2. Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    70
    Agreeably prepared and attractively presented, this remake of the tasty 2001 German feature "Mostly Martha" bears too many earmarks of Hollywood packaging and emotional button-pushing, but doesn't go far wrong by closely sticking to the original's smart story construction.
  3. Reviewed by: Robert Wilonsky
    70
    The cynic would like to write this off as empty grown-up hooey, "Baby Boom" without an ounce of bang. But you can't do it, because the thing's so charming and frothy and delightful and sentimental and beautifully shot and well-acted and sincere that it takes a good couple of hours before you start craving real nourishment.