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46 out of 100

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4.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 63 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ben Stiller, Malin Åkerman, Michelle Monaghan
  • Summary: Eddie meets Lila and the pair quickly embark on a whirlwind romance, which leads to a hasty proposal. On the way to Mexico for their honeymoon, Lila transforms from a gentle and sweet life partner into a crass, tequila-swigging wench with a sordid past, leaving Eddie wondering what he's gotten himself into. Later on, when Eddie strikes up a casual conversation with Miranda, he finds himself drawn to her allure which is as wholesome and grounded as Lila is flighty. Soon, the miserable newlywed is manufacturing excuses to leave his bride behind and spend time with Miranda. (DreamWorks)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 30
  3. Negative: 9 out of 30
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Lisa Nesselson
    80
    Uproarious romp, grounded in believable if gleefully implausible human behavior, is a model of comic timing.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Michelle Orange
    60
    The Heartbreak Kid is funniest when it leaves the body-humor behind for something truly subversive: a sequence of Eddie's repeated attempts to cross the Mexico/U.S. border with a bunch of illegals and get back home is wicked, ticklish and inspired--all of the things the Farrellys should get home to themselves.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    38
    So laugh-poor that it shoves all its comedy chips on a bet that you can build a movie around nose gags.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 36
  3. Negative: 15 out of 36
  1. KevinC.
    10
    Absolutely hilarious. If you liked Meet the Parents, this is up your alley. Where is the acclaim for this movie? I can't believe it hasn't gotten more attention.… Expand
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  2. JTK
    5
    It really wasn't Ben Stiller's best, or anywhere NEAR his best, only a few chuckles, and countless close-your-eyes moments.
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  3. Dean
    3
    This was a major disappointment for a Ben Stiller film. It went way overboard and in the end I was no longer connected to the main character (Stiller). There were definitely parts where I laughed loudly, but there were also parts where I whinced. Overall, it wasn't the acting that made the movie bad, it was the movie. I am a great lover of comedy, including the stupid stuff, but this was sometimes comedy and at other times it was painful.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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