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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Slant MagazineSlant MagazineIt's a simple story of simple people intentionally told in simple terms, and the only issues with which it's concerned are those of pure personal connection.
- 60Total FilmTotal FilmKirk, who wed Fischer in 2010, perfectly captures her all-thumbs charm, and ubiquitous character actor Messina steps into the lead with ease, showing off some impressive mime skills to boot.
- 60New York Daily NewsJoe NeumaierNew York Daily NewsJoe NeumaierGrace, especially, gives a turn that could be a twerpy cousin to Tom Cruise's character in "Magnolia"; Fischer's dead-eyed responses to this Mensa-member/player who think he's book jacket-hot are priceless.
- 50Village VoiceErnest HardyVillage VoiceErnest HardyTim eventually evolves out of smugness, but unfortunately, the film merely trades it for sappiness. Fischer, meanwhile, imbues Janice with a wounded soulfulness that cuts right through the clichés. The less said about a hideously wigged Topher Grace as a smarmy self-help author, the better.
- 50The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisPleasantly charming but instantly forgettable.
- 25The A.V. ClubNathan RabinThe A.V. ClubNathan RabinFischer at least has personal and romantic reasons to be involved with this film, but audiences are unencumbered by such obligations, and should heed the title's warning sign and opt out of Kirk, Fischer, and Messina's fruitless little circle of pain.
- Fischer and Messina may make a cute pair, but amidst such contrivances, they're powerless to make this RomCom seem like anything more than a creaky retread of obvious indie clichés.