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75 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 87 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jeremy Sisto, Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion
  • Summary: This sweet, sassy and delicious slice of life tale reveals the power of friendship, motherhood and the willingness to take a chance. (Fox Searchlight)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    100
    Waitress deserves an essay, not just a review. There are perfect moments that stand out, and the reasons for their perfection are interesting.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    100
    A wee romantic charmer, a delectable Dixie screwball romp that never loses its spry sense of discovery.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Jeremy Mathews
    60
    Full of off-kilter characters who don't talk like anyone in real life, but sound a truthful chord.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 50
  3. Negative: 10 out of 50
  1. hoops2448
    10
    Waitress walks a pretty thin line between dark relationship drama and whimsical comedy and it does so perfectly making the film thoroughly enjoyable while also giving it bite. Waitress tells the story of Jenna (Keri Russell), a small town waitress with a knack for making pies, who discovers she is pregnant with her repulsive husbands (Jeremy Sisto) child. She plans to win a pie making contest in a nearby town to make enough money to get away from him. Waitress is exceedingly clever in that it doesn't resort to any form of cliche when it could easily do so. For instance Jennas husband manages to be repugnant while also tragic, scary while also affectionate. Its something only a skilfully written script, actor and director could do together and it works magnificently. However the film really shines because of its supporting characters like Dr Pomatter (Nathan Fillion) and diner owner Joe (Andy Griffiths) who bring big lashings of humour and heart to the film. Russell gives a powerful performance that never becomes overtly emotional because it isn't in the character. The strong southern nature of her character does contrast with the closed in feeling she has about her marriage but at the same time makes you wonder why she hasn't left him already (a question handled well at the end of the film) Waitress is a perfectly crafted movie with plenty of comedy, emotion and depth.… Expand
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  2. JefD.
    5
    Just not as satisfying as I had hoped. A little choppy and too many colorful characters to feel all that authentic.
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  3. GrazziY.
    3
    One of the very worst movies I've seen in years. The dialogue is beyond ludicrous, unless everyone in small southern towns cannot master basic grammar (wrong double negatives abound!) Everything is foreshadowed to such a ludicrous degree that you can't believe it when it actually HAPPENS JUST THAT WAY. And, in the center of it all is a strains-credulity-completely, illicit affair between a pregnant woman and her married doctor, played for laughs. Andy Griffith is superb; Keri Russell, well, let's just say this was not the role she was born to play.… Expand
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