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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

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  1. KG
    Apr 8, 2007
    8
    This movie was filled with witty dialogue, funny interludes, and commentary on sexuality. Even as you worry about the main character Allegra, you can't help but laugh at the impossible situation in which she is entangled.
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  2. MichaelG.
    Jul 6, 2007
    9
    I read a review that described this as Woody Allen meets "Kissing Jessica Stein," and since I love "Kissing Jessica Stein" I couldn't wait to see this. I wasn't disappointed at all. While not as great as "Kissing Jessica Stein" I still loved it. It's smart, funny, and sophisticated. I loved Elizabeth Reaser in it. She was really cute and I loved her character. I really like Reaser. It's funny because even though she didn't have much to do in The Family Stone, there was something about her that I found so appealing. Since then she's been in Sweet Land and appeared on Grey's Anatomy. It's just too bad this isn't from a bigger studio than Strand because that limits its availability. My video store didn't get it so I got it from Netflix. After watching it I had to order a copy right away to add to my collection. It's a gem that I definitely recommend. Grade: 9/10 (A-)… Expand
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  3. PaulB.
    Sep 5, 2007
    9
    Intelligent comedy, although the ending left me somewhat dissatisfied. The resolution after things came to a head just didn't ring true, but getting to that point was laugh out loud funny. If Philip Roth jokes make sense to you, then you'll find this funny; otherwise you'll be confused and angry like some of the reviewers above.
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Metascore
54 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Andrea Gronvall
    70
    Fresh Manhattan locations prove as photogenic as the leads, and the supporting actors--especially Tina Benko as a glacial, impeccably dressed amazon--don't miss a beat of Maggenti's snappy dialogue.
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  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Pete Vonder Haar
    80
    Kirk and Mol are convincing, easily inhabiting their respective roles.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Duane Byrge
    70
    Brainy and balmy.
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