Serendipity
Metascore
52 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 33
  3. Negative: 4 out of 33
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  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    38
    The plot risks bursting under the strain of its coincidences, as Sara and Jon fly to opposite coasts at the same time and engage in a series of Idiot Plot moves so extreme and wrongheaded that even other characters in the same scene should start shouting helpful suggestions.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Rita Kempley
    30
    The ultimate in deja viewing:an overfamiliar and exasperating game of cat-and-mousie.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    20
    Does romantic comedy have to come off as sugared stupidity? It does here.
  4. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    20
    Insipid, by-the-numbers romance.

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User Score
7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. NY32
    10
    I watched this movie... how many times? 20? 30? And everytime I always feel the same magic feelings...
  2. CassianJ.
    7
    When Jonathon randomly bumps into Sarah in a department store whilst both trying to purchase the same pair of gloves an instant bond is formed. Sarah has a great believe in fate and takes Jonathon for some food at her favourite café … Full Review »
  3. Eliza
    10
    It is wonderful romantic story. It is my favorite love story. Advice to everyone who still trust in true Love.
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