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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

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  1. MichaelN.
    Dec 27, 2008
    9
    This movie was absolutely hysterical. Anna's character was very funny, and it was consistent throughout the entire movie. It is by far the funniest movie of 2008, in my opinion. I would've prefered tohave the character Carrie May shown a little bit more than she was, as she was insanely funny during the parts she was in. Katharine McPhee probably gets the prize for best performance in the movie. She played her part perfectly, and she definitely has a future in acting. I like how most of the cast was semi- famous actors and actresses, because they are notable, and good, but at the same time, therewasn't really too high of an expectation for the movie. However, I think it was one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time.… Expand
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  2. CSW.
    Oct 13, 2008
    2
    Terrible disappointment. Could have been very cute, but mishandled and badly written so it ended up a mess. Don't waste your money.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JessiB.
    Sep 9, 2008
    8
    I am in a sorority with the same short name of “Zeta” so when I first saw the trailer to this movie I was curious and angry. I could not believe that they could use this name and I was praying that this would not place yet another bad rep on Greek life. Fortunately I felt like the only people getting mocked were the “house bunnies” and I was glad to see them put a positive spin on sorority life. When the movie started out I was skeptical but I feel that Anna Ferris did an amazing job and that this movie would not have survived without her. This movie had hilarious one-liners and subtle jokes that kept the whole theater laughing. This movie also showed a strong sense of sisterhood and showed that good people really do overcome bad ones. This movie also showed that anyone has potential and that looks aren’t the best quality in a human being. It singled out the “pretty” girls to be rude and obnoxious while the “ugly” girls had amazing and quirky personalities. I feel that this movie puts out a positive role model for younger girls and it doesn’t follow the typical stereotype for sororities. I can truly say that I enjoyed this movie and was not upset leaving the theater.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. JamesC.
    Oct 2, 2008
    6
    Well, me and 4 friends wanted to see a movie. 2 of us wanted to see The House Bunny, and the other two (one being me) wanted to see something else... But, since The House Bunny was immediately playing, we all bought tickets and went in. I saw the commercials, and in all honesty, it didn't appeal to me, so as the previews went by, I thought to myself "oh joy, here comes a below mediocre ride". However, I will admit, that at the end, yes, I liked it. I actually liked it. It was funny in some parts, and dry in some, but it was alright, and yes, I liked it. My major criticism though is that a most of the film takes place in a college dorm; in this dorm lives, of course, college students. So why don't any of these students do to class, have homework, projects, assignments, or even so much as TALK about classes? This film has practically NOTHING to do with college. My other criticism is that about 1/4 through the movie, the 7 (I believe) 'nerdy' and socially-unacceptable girls change in appearance and personality; after they changed, I could not recognize them at all (well, I suppose after awhile I could pick out 3 of them). Also, I think their dramatic shift from uncool to 'fabulous' was way too early in the film, and basically consisted of a 1-minute montage consisting of lots and lots of make-up being applied. So yes, The House Bunny has it's laughs, but it's not without it's theme issues. Also, prepare to be confused as to which character is which, if you decide to watch.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. ShaunX
    Aug 22, 2008
    9
    Really an 8, but I wanted to temper all the other bad scores. Not really a good movie, but it's really funny, especially if you like Anna Faris' dumb blond humor that she is so good at.
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  6. DanielC.
    Aug 24, 2008
    5
    Wait for this one to come out on DVD. There are funny parts, but nothing to rush to the theater for.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. ChadS.
    Aug 26, 2008
    5
    Twenty was antediluvian in Menudo years. In the house of "wome-nudo", it's twenty-seven. Beauty and brains, that's the happy medium all women should hanker for, because that's "what boys like". A sensitive "boy" like Oliver(Colin Hanks), who looks after oldsters in a retirement home, prizes scintillating dinner conversation above a gravity-defying rack, right? In "The House Bunny", a homeless bunny imparts her Playboy ideology to some ostracized sorority girls, who in return, help Shelley(Anna Faris) feel better about herself when they point the "dumb blonde" in the direction of the nearest library. Since "The House Bunny" never shows these nerdy girls excelling in the classroom, or anything to compensate for their lack of success with the opposite sex, looking f***able is the only currency that matters. To suggest that Shelly needs a cerebral cortex makeover is disingenuous, at best, in a film that received Hugh Hefner's endorsement. While Natalie(Emma Stone) gets her man by being the best version of herself, Shelly wins Oliver over without ever having to read another book. The fact that Shelley turns down a chance to be a Playboy centerfold is beside the point. She's still hopelessly vapid. No man ever dates a woman for her brains.… Expand
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  8. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 11, 2012
    6
    Both a failure and a success, it fails at being a good comedy or movie, but succeeds in getting it's point across, that looks aren't everything and that everyone is beautiful on the inside, but for most of the movie you stuck suffering through unfunny and boring moments, however it does have one or two absolutely hilarious parts, and I like I said it has a sweet message, but it's not worth slogging through the movie, and it's I honestly can't recommend this, and as a huge Happy Madison productions fan I'm really disappointed, so unless you just have to watch everything Happy Madison makes you can safely pass on this one.… Expand
  9. marnee96
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    Although The House Bunny is a very typical, formulaic comedy, it still is funny and sends an important message about inner beauty. 2 1/2 out of 4 stars.
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Metascore
55 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    70
    The movie is basically on one level and Faris on another -- in that exclusive aerie occupied by Judy Holliday, Carole Lombard, Lucille Ball and a few other blissfully original comedy goddesses.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    70
    Manages to stand on its own two skyscraper heels thanks to the comic force of nature that is Anna Faris.
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  3. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    63
    Bunny is fashioned as a bawdy comedy with heart, but its reliance on formula undercuts the amusing moments.
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