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58 out of 100

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6.3 out of 10

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  • Starring: Bryan Greenberg, Meryl Streep, Uma Thurman
  • Summary: A witty romantic comedy about the trials and tribulations of two mismatched lovers: a 37-year-old photography producer (Thurman) reeling from a recent divorce and a 23-year-old painter (Greenberg) recently out of college. (Universal Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    A prime example of a solid romantic comedy.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    78
    You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy this light romantic comedy, but it helps.
  3. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    60
    Now that Woody Allen is no longer making acceptable Woody Allen movies, it's surprising we're not seeing more comedies like Prime, a slight but well-meaning picture that strives for the same kind of pleasurably neurotic sophistication that Allen, at his best, used to give us.
  4. Premiere
    Reviewed by: Ryan Devlin
    38
    The sheer absurdity of the presented relationship is redeemed by a sort of surprise ending, but by the time it arrives, you wish it had come sooner, as the pain of viewing has already been interminably long.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 8 out of 34
  1. WayneW.
    10
    My wife and I both tremendously enjoyed this movie. We agreed it's as strong as "Annie Hall". I was surprised to read that Sandra Bullock originally was to appear in the Uma Thurman role. I think that would've been a big mistake. Miss Thurman brought so much heart to this movie. We've been recommending it to all our friends. It's just wonderful.… Expand
  2. JackS.
    8
    Better than expected--about 30 minutes too long, but great performances (and thurman is fantastic).
  3. TonyB.
    7
    Cute, funny, endearing. Pretty well written, as well. As a suggle on the couch rental, excellent; had I paid $9, I'd have said "ok." (I'm a Meryl Streep fanantic. She could wear a burka stand against a plain white background, and chant th eKoran, and I'd gladly watch. Add Uma, and who neeeds a plot?!)… Expand
  4. Tom
    4
    I'll put this simply. If I saw a couple on the street, like the one depicted in this film, I would not like them at all. Plus, i terms of the overall storyline, this wasn't really a 'clash of cultures' rom-com as related in the trailers. Rather, felt like a Jewish vs. not Jewish study film, in which Uma's background and beliefs, or anyone else's for that matter, were irrelevant or inconsequential in comparison. Come on - there are more cultures than Jewish and.. women in New York City! It didn't amuse me, it just came across as arrogant, superficial and irritating. But perhaps i missed the point. Another film i will have forgotten in 2 weeks.… Expand

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