Raising Helen
User Score
6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 8 out of 31

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  1. Meg
    Jun 2, 2004
    9
    I liked it! Hudson is cute and enjoyable and fun to watch. It's a chick flick people! Take it for what it is!
  2. Nick
    Jun 7, 2004
    9
    After reading all of the reviews here at metacritic, I was a bit skeptical. The concensus seemed to be that it was a very lackluster film. After seeing it I can safely say that I thoroughly enjoyed this film. I found it very funny and enjoyed the storyline (granted it was a very simple one). If you don't expect too much, I think you'll greatly enjoy this film too.
  3. LydiaP.
    Jun 2, 2004
    10
    So Cute! Go see it! Just don't take it too seriously!
  4. LoraR.
    Aug 1, 2004
    10
    I loved this movie.
  5. AmandaJ.
    Jun 2, 2004
    10
    Great!!!
  6. LaurenR.
    Jun 2, 2004
    10
    Nice.
  7. KeithJ.
    Jun 2, 2004
    10
    Excellent. Cute. Don't take it as a serious flick but for what it is - a GIRLIE MOVIE!!!
  8. [Anonymous]
    Jul 25, 2004
    10
    Finally another family movie!

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
38 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 34 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 34
  3. Negative: 10 out of 34
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Sheri Linden
    70
    Marshall's predilection for romantic fairy tales is much in evidence, though the comedy registers in a lower key than it did in such hits as "Pretty Woman" and "Runaway Bride."
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Joe Leydon
    60
    An undemanding dramedy.
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  3. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    50
    As unlikely as it may sound, 2004 is the year when directors Kevin Smith and Garry Marshall have made virtually the same movie...Nevertheless, it's impossible to deny that Raising Helen is a near clone of "Jersey Girl."
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