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Surviving Eden
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30 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
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  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    50
    There's nothing classic about Surviving Eden, even if it is better than reality TV.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Angel Cohn
    50
    Only Lynch's over-the-top network executive stands out in this otherwise bland film that tries for satire but neglects to be funny.
  3. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: J.R. Jones
    50
    Its labored goofiness seldom transcends the stale format.
  4. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    40
    Although the early scenes hold out some promise...the movie quickly runs out of ideas.
  5. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    38
    The movie is hindered by its weak script, but there's also a bigger problem to overcome: If we want to laugh at superficial celebrities, we already have plenty to choose from in real life.
  6. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    30
    A flighty and unnecessary send-up of reality television.
  7. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    12
    An impressive supporting cast can't save this painfully unfunny, ham-fisted mockumentary poking fun at reality TV shows.
  8. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Joshua Land
    10
    This witless satire dares to take on the culture of--get ready for this--reality TV! Arriving a stupefying five years out of date, Surviving Eden is a not particularly rigorous attempt at mockumentary.
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  1. PeterM.
    8
    I'm a huge Cheri Oteri fan, and I went to see this in NY and she was hilarious! The whole movie is really funny, and then it gets kinda sad near the end. I loved it.… Full Review »
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