Shopgirl
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Metascore
62 out of 100

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6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

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  • Starring: Claire Danes, Jason Schwartzman, Steve Martin
  • Summary: Based on Steve Martin's bestselling novella, Shopgirl is a funny and poignant story of love in the modern age. The film catches a glimpse inside the lives of three very different people on diverse paths, but all in search of the same thing. (Touchstone Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    100
    A film of wisdom, emotional subtlety and power.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: A.O. Scott
    80
    Elegant and exquisitely tailored.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Caroline Westbrook
    60
    It's enjoyable and visually impressive, but this is a slender trifle of a film, one which charms you as you're watching it and then is all too quickly forgotten.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    38
    The willowy Danes' rich, melancholy characterization is sown in a barren field of snippy attitude and too-cool posturing, and the film's disingenuous air of bittersweet chic becomes deeply tiresome long before it's over.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 40
  3. Negative: 8 out of 40
  1. KristinP.
    10
    Apart from the beauty of the score and the cinematography, I appreciated the unique take on romace presented in this film. It isn't often in Hollywood that sex is criticized or put in a psychological or philosophical context; this movie refreshingly shows the limitations of sex in bringing happinenss. This movie isn't a romantic comedy and shouldn't be reviewed as such. Instead, it's a commentary on the complexity of life and love in our day.… Expand
  2. JustinH.
    8
    A very clear look into the workings of real relationships, both the good and the bad. The performances by Martin, Danes, and Shwartzman are terrific, especially since each of their roles are unique and stray from the typical drama or romantic comedy.… Expand
  3. Seriosity
    7
    Claire Danes is lovely. Beautiful cinematography and soundtrack. The voiceover, however, is redundant and a major drag in an otherwise enjoyable film.
  4. BenH.
    0
    Horrible movie. It was slow, pointless, and boring. How many times do I need to see Claire Dane's character shave her legs in this movie? I was confused watching the movie and I am still confused how anyone in their right mind could have enjoyed it. Wow. Honestly, I can say this is the worst movie I have ever seen in my whole life. Avoid it all costs. I still can't even believe I wasted my time on this crap.… Expand

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