Tadpole
User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11

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  1. BlancoA.
    Jul 20, 2002
    9
    One of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time. Comparisons to Rushmore are a little unfair. Rushmore relies much more on quirky humor, absurdities, etc. The humor in this film comes much more organically. Tadpole has a terrific energy about it, and Bebe Neuwirth is amazingly solid in her role. I didn't think the kid could pull off his role when the movie began, but he did a decent job. The fact that the thing was shot on digital didn't bother me at all. Oh yeah, and the kid from "The Sopranos" does a great job as the friend. He has a future as the straight in comedic situation comedies (or sexual farces...whatever....)… Expand
  2. YoriD.
    Aug 12, 2003
    10
    Was initially slightly irritated but got over the digital camera shooting. this is not your typical film. it's funny;subtle,adult and thoughtfully f-u-n-n-y.the performances are excellent and loved the quotes and that the film kept it's mood and integrity instead of becoming "dramatic" for the sake of it....special movie that i will recommend with a great big grin.
  3. JayB.
    Jul 19, 2002
    9
    Wonderfully acted. Absolutely great debut performance by Aaron Stanford!
  4. BrianL.
    Aug 26, 2002
    10
    A wonderful movie. It's a shame it won't get the attention it deserves. There's not a single boring or dull moment in the entire movie. We need more movies that assume the viewer actually knows something.

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Metascore
71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Loren King
    63
    But as likable as it is, Tadpole is hardly a maturing woman's revenge movie, but another male fantasy -- that of the sexually nurturing mother figure. If only all coming-of-age sexual experiences could be as healthy and wholesome.
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  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    100
    It's a funny, fearless, poignant, spectacular performance. Come to think of it, those words could well apply to the entirety of Tadpole.
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  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    50
    Written in wisps and watery double-entendres by Heather McGowan and Niels Mueller, and the movie is so benign that its proceedings are beside the point.
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