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48 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

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  • Starring: Adam Sandler, Cloris Leachman, Paz Vega, Téa Leoni
  • Summary: A look at cultures colliding, as a beautiful native Mexican woman (Vega) becomes the housekeeper for an affluent Los Angeles family (Sandler, Leoni). Of all the horrifying pitfalls she worried about in this new culture, she never fathomed the peril of being truly embraced by an upscale American family. (Sony)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 37
  3. Negative: 7 out of 37
  1. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    88
    A rich blend of humor and heartbreak.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Angel Cohn
    60
    Surprisingly heartfelt tale.
  3. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    38
    As a romance, Spanglish is like a wholesome flirt who drags things out and becomes a tiresome tease. As a satire of upper-middle-class Los Angeles, it's a disaster.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 45
  3. Negative: 10 out of 45
  1. ScottW.
    10
    This movie loves all its characters, each with their own foibles and hardships. The script bubbles with whimsy and intelligence. There are many laugh out loud moments, but the humor always emerges from characters naturally, and advances their development. Two families converge, a Mexican immigrant turned au pair and her pubescent daughter, and a successful chef, his wife, their son and daughter and her alcoholic mother. Nearly every adult family member hurts the others incidentally--most sadly their children--as they pursue their own, not unworthy goals. But through the grace of a platonic romance between the chef and au pair, the convergent families nudge each into mindful repair of their relationships and a healthier view of themselves. Wonderful acting, especially a superlative Tea Leoni. This movie inspires and delights so, you won't walk away from it, you'll float. And your feet won't have to touch the ground, for a little while at least.… Expand
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  2. Gerald
    10
    Loved it!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JimG.
    2
    With such poor direction it is hard to tell if the actors are that bad or just lazy/demotivated. Predicatable plot, cliche ridden, schmaltzy - read a book instead.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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