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57 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critics What's this?

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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Starring: Amy Sedaris
  • Summary: Strangers with Candy is a daring leap backwards. A prequel to the critically acclaimed Comedy Central series of the same name, it is the tale of Jerri Blank (Sedaris), a forty-seven year old ex-con, junky whore who decides to return home after thirty-two years as a runaway. (ThinkFilm)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    91
    Strangers With Candy -- a perfect title -- is filled with straight-faced loonies. It's a nutcake you actually want to eat.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Sheri Linden
    60
    Offers more laughs than most comedies of recent vintage. But what was subversive on the tube feels muted at feature length.
  3. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: J.R. Jones
    30
    Smirky, gum-in-your-hair humor dominates this dreadful 2005 feature.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 6 out of 17
  1. CraigL.
    10
    I loved this movie. I couldn't stop laughing. Do not pass this up.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Me2
    5
    It's true, this movie is boring. I love watching Amy Sedaris and her little tics, but that doesn't justify this movie. Great cameos, but again, doesn't help. A story would help. Funny-ish at times, but mostly a chore to watch. Could be better.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. CarolineM.
    3
    Not the worst movie I've ever seen, but pretty lame. I would say it's probably not going to appeal to many people over the age of 45. If you like your humour more on the witty/dark side than silly/mean, stay away. Really just pretty stupid and a waste of some not bad talent.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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