The Three Stooges
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56 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critics What's this?

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6.1 out of 10

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  • Starring: Chris Diamantopoulos, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Hudson, Larry David, Sean Hayes, Sofía Vergara, Will Sasso
  • Summary: Left on a nun's doorstep, Larry, Curly and Moe grow up finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking and woo-woo-wooing their way to uncharted levels of knuckleheaded misadventure. Out to save their childhood home, only The Three Stooges could become embroiled in an oddball murder plot... while also stumbling into starring in a phenomenally successful TV reality show. (20th Century Fox)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    Apr 12, 2012
    91
    All three of the leads get very close to the Stooges' old looks and personalities, but they do more than impersonate; they inhabit.
  2. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: David Denby
    Apr 23, 2012
    80
    The Farrelly brothers, who directed, take physical comedy to levels of intricacy not seen since silent movies.
  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    Apr 14, 2012
    60
    The combination of childlike glee and grown-up precision is a wonder. The movie actually earns the right to exist, which is no mean feat.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    Apr 13, 2012
    38
    For starters, it wasn't a great idea to basically borrow the premise of "The Blues Brothers'' and turn these quintessential Jewish characters (something that's not even hinted at) into the bumbling would-be saviors of the Catholic orphanage where they were raised.

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  1. Positive: 26 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 6 out of 34
  1. Ironmonger
    10
    The Three Stooges were not my generation (by a long shot), but i wish they were! This movie had me laughing at a non stop, while still having an at least interesting and entising plot. I can't saw that the movie didn't have a few "oooh, looky there" moments, but i would give this movie three thumbs up!… Expand
  2. SirJohn2
    8
    As a 55 yo, the Stooges were part of my childhood and even through college. I remember being VERY cynical upon first hearing of a movie being made. Saw it last night with two 40 year old guys and 2 teenage boys. It was much better than I expected. One of those.."so silly it's funny" sort of movies. The adults appreciated it more than the kids. (adults laughing out loud funny). The three stars captured the characters perfectly (amazingly even). and there is a plot, and plot-twits even..kinda..(but that was secondary to me). TheF Bros. caught the essenese of the stories and jokes. Much research must have gone into it. (tough job, huh?) While the jokes are good, you have to enjoy slapstick humor. I now hope it does well enough for a sequel. Nothing offensive. There is a disclaimer at the end for kids NOT to do this at home. It wasn't needed in the 40's but I am kind of glad they included it in this day and age.… Expand
  3. TheQuietGamer
    7
    A good way to introduce the Stooges to a new generation (like myself), and a good nostalgic trip for people who grew up with them. It's very funny and had me laughing out loud throughout. It's also got a pretty good plot. It's a little rough in some areas but overall it's a hilarious movie that's flaws seem minor in comparison to it's many triumphs.… Collapse
  4. Seriosity
    3
    Sometimes the slapstick and sight gags are enjoyable, but as a whole it is just so unbelievably irritating and completely unnecessary. A bad tribute. Ugh.… Expand

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