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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  1. BlancoA.
    Nov 9, 2002
    0
    Man, this movie is torture... Pathetic!
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  2. Richard
    Oct 21, 2002
    6
    Too long and one too many endings, with the one they chose as the actual ending being the weakest. But this story of life's derailments of ambitions will get to you, thanks mostly to the exemplary acting. Sometimes it seems as if Barrymore is channelling her director (they have the same kind of closed-mouth drawl), but she's affecting and sincere. Even better are Brittany Murphy and especially Steve Zahn, who brings wondrous and tragic colors to a stock role.… Expand
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  3. Courtney
    May 20, 2002
    9
    This movie had great acting. It was a mix of humour and seriousness. The story line was meaningful and had a great lesson to be learned.
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  4. HeatherA.
    Apr 7, 2003
    10
    I loved this movie, I dont know how anyone could hate it.
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  5. LinoG.
    Mar 26, 2004
    9
    While the movie did seem too long, the performances are so touching and heartwarming that I found myself connected to these characters. The direction is probably the most flawed thing about the film but like I mentioned earlier, the performances are great.
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  6. AlbertoR.
    Mar 22, 2002
    2
    I don't know if to hate what happened to her or just hate her, but one thing I'm sure about: I hated this movie. Just another egotistical daddy's girl that expects us to care about her misdoings in life.
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  7. EmilyH.
    May 25, 2007
    9
    Boring at times but one of my favourite movies for it's acting. A great piece by Drew Barrymore and truly shows how she works in both a comedic and serious role.
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  8. MalyssaS.
    Nov 17, 2001
    10
    The acting was great, especially on Drew's part. Through the movie I felt sad for the son, but by the end he is able to tell her how it is, making it a great movie. I love the plot and it really hits home for me. Five stars!!!
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Metascore
43 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 31
  3. Negative: 8 out of 31
  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    80
    It's Zahn's heartbreaking performance that drives Riding in Cars with Boys.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Rita Kempley
    30
    Hardly out of the driveway before director Penny Marshall loses control.
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  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    60
    As the movie jumps back and forth in time, it displays an impressive cut-and-paste agility, skillfully interweaving humor and drama without tipping over into farce or soap opera.
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