Celeste & Jesse Forever

  • NC16 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2012


MOVIE IS romantic emotional predictable tortuous original
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70 % Certified Fresh
$ 3 Million
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Positive Reviews 70
Negative reviews 12
Average Rating 3.4/5
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3.2
Theres enough freshness in those closing seconds to forgive the movies dominant cliches, but if you make it that far you have probably already forgive .. Indie Wire
4.5
I cannot even say whether or not this story makes me feel sad or inspired. We Got This Covered
4.0
Celeste & Jesse Forever is far funnier than youd expect a film about a tortuous split to be and more deft and melancholy than any other comedy I can r .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
Celeste & Jesse Forever is far funnier than youd expect a film about a tortuous split to be and more deft and melancholy than any other comedy I can r .. Austin Chronicle
4.5
Jones and pal Will McCormack co wrote the script, and its a savvy, empathetic exploration of the tenderness and feelings of ownership that dont evapor .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
The result certainly isnt crapmore like three day old wedding cake. Time Out
4.0
But these drawbacks are easily overwhelmed by the sheer likeability of the characters. Time Out
1.5
Samberg best known from his work on Saturday Night Live doesnt show a lot of depth, but to be fair, Jesse is not a particularly compelling figure: sof .. Screen Daily
3.9
Celeste and Jesse wears its heart squarely on its sleeve, manages to deftly avoid the usual rom com cliches, and has enough genuine laughs to mark it .. Paste Magazine
4.4
Celeste and Jesse Forever is a good hearted romantic comedy about a likable couple so likable, indeed, that it swims upstream against the current of o .. Rogerebert
1.0
Dir: Lee Toland Krieger; starring: Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Ari Graynor, Will McCormack, Emma Roberts, Elijah Wood.15 cert, 92 min. Telegraph
3.0
Jones and Samberg work well together: her character is pushy but funny and vulnerable, while his is kind and witty but unfocused. Telegraph
2.0
But aside from a final act of courage, the filmmakers surround them with a movie their characters would, in all likelihood, never bother to see. Ny Daily News
4.0
A real winner. This could be a big breakout hit for Rashida Jones. Lots of laughs, and lots of heart. JoBlo
1.3
Better to stick with something truly romantic like the notion that the beloved is merely a creation of the lovers imagination. The Globe And Mail
4.4
Fortunately, trends, like this sneakily funny character study, are very optimistic. Philly
3.8
Mile 22: Mark Wahlberg is a dud, while the ladies rule in new action flick Mile 22: Mark Wahlberg is a dud, while the ladies rule in new action flick .. Philly
1.8
Its not the most original concept, but the script attempts to disrupt the norm by greeting the heartache after the domestic divide. Blu Ray
3.8
Become a fan on Facebook Follow on Twitter Review by Mark Dujsik | August 9, 2012 It is quite amazing what we will do because we know nothing elsewhat .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.2
Thematic murkiness aside, the film achieves a mostly successful mix of mainstream and indie sensibilities hip enough to have street cred, accessible e .. Eric Ds Nider
3.8
What really lifts Celeste and Jesse Forever above the rom com herd, besides breakout star performances from Jones and Samberg, is the movies willingne .. Rolling Stone
2.5
Its a shame that Celeste & Jesse plummets into conventionality in its second half, because it starts out so promisingly. The Wrap
3.0
To that end, the sharply observed script offers a perceptive view of relationships and manages to pull off a surprisingly emotional finale thats true .. View London
2.5
But you dont always get the sense that the movies laughing with you. News Day
3.8
The film could be more crisply directed, with fewer close ups of the characters bucking up or looking miserable.Samberg is good enough here that one w .. Cs Monitor
2.5
Rashida Jones has written herself a juicy, self referential part in Celeste and Jesse Forever, a modern marriage comedy also starring Andy Samberg, an .. Film Journal
4.0
It isnt perfect.However believable they may be, some of the LA hipsters are rendered so self consciously cool that you can barely stand to spend any t .. Az Central
3.1
The movie feels lived in by its characters and its makers, which is more than you can say for most romantic comedies, indie or otherwise. Boston
3.0
Its worth a look, but its nowhere near as clever and hip as it tries to be. Mountain X
3.5
And the film has the right and proper ending, instead of the easy, crowd pleasing one. Npr
2.5
Too often it trots out shopworn jokes (the awkward wedding toast, the dating montage, forced physical comedy) in place of entertaining character notes .. Star Tribune
2.0
There are some nice moments, but its unbearably self conscious and nowhere does it resemble real life. Guardian
4.0
Their relationship as a major social issue or a serious phenomenon is moderately interesting but not enough to sustain a 90 minute movie. Guardian
4.2
I will say that its been a while since a romantic comedy mustered this much charm by looking this much like life. Ew
3.0
Fortunately, a strong final act eventually wins you over, making Celeste and Jesse Forever a flawed but intriguing take on a well worn genre. Flim List
2.0
A rom com that skips past the first two acts of a relationship to dwell on the push pull politics of the break up, this mainstream mumblecore movie is .. Empire
4.0
The tried and tested nature of this formula is precisely what makes it so winning to fans of romance, but its bludgeoning regularity is also what brin .. Eye For Film
3.0
Made in 23 days for slightly under $1, its bound to make money but it should be better. Susang Ranger
4.0
The notion that theyre telling a new or different sort of story is belied by the same familiar beats and characters and tropes audiences have become f .. Observer
5.0
Even when their affections are unequal and keep changing.At the center of this spectacle is Celeste, a controlling career woman who has given up on Je .. Sf Gate
3.8
Celeste and Jesse Forever is an honest and breezily melancholic film, thoroughly clear sighted in its intentions and ideas and bravely committed to th .. Slant Magazine
2.0
The leads are engaging enough but its too inconsequential to make you care. Express
3.8
A hard drinker and quick witted sweetie, Celeste is neither heroine nor anti heroine. Chicago Tribune
3.5
This is one of the most insightful performances to grace a comedy. Reeling Reviews
3.0
It is, unfortunately, impossible to discuss this diverting romantic comedy without giving away the best joke in the film. The Irish Times
5.0
Celeste and Jesse Forever comes tantalizingly close to pulling it offclose enough to recommend it, despite its flaws. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
Celeste (Rashida Jones) and Jesse (Andy Samberg) remain the best of friends, even in the midst of a divorce; to be specific, they spend nearly every d .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
The movie is sometimes quite funny and sometimes quite affecting, but almost never at the same time, and those pieces dont fit together as well as the .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.8
The tone established by director Lee Toland Krieger is flippant when it needs to be, ironic when it needs to be, playful when it needs to be, and seri .. ReelViews
3.0
PARK CITY A likable and bittersweet relationship film that doesnt telegraph its intentions, Celeste and Jesse Forever borrows tropes from the rom com .. Hollywood Reporter
3.5
And Krieger lets things get too loosey goosey along the way.But more often than not Celeste and Jesse Forever delivers an affectionate and intelligent .. Los Angeles Times
3.1
While Celeste and Jesse Forever is pretty enough in an urban indie way, director Lee Toland Krieger also allows the picture to go slack. Groucho Reviews
3.0
This faintly melancholic and proudly scattershot romantic comedy continually asks hard questions of its lead characters and, to its credit, does not s .. Herald Sun
3.8
(In terms of the latter, Elijah Wood, cast as Celestes colleague, puts a frequently hilarious spin on the gay best friend stereotype.) Reel Film
3.1
(And if you ever want to see a similar topic turned into a truly perfect comedy, try renting The Awful Truth again.) Nj
2.8
Well intentioned but underdeveloped and self satisfied, it feels at times like the ultimate movie for the millennial generation, or at least its stere .. Oregon Live
3.5
Elijah Wood is a welcome distraction as Celestes gay colleague Scott. Urban Cine File
3.0
I wish it didnt falter in the last act, but it is still worth your time. Ner Dist
3.0
Finally, theres something a little sketchy about the movie, a little unfinished and scattergun. The Age
3.0
Ultimately, though, this is an enjoyable and breezy enough watch thanks to its appealing lead duo. Digital Spy
3.1
The sort of movie that reinforces New Yorkers worst suspicions that all Los Angeles residents are shallow, Celeste and Jesse Forever belongs, like las .. New York Post
3.8
As trend forecaster for Pop Form marketing, Celeste (Rashida Jones) often gives interviews to TV entertainment shows. Kansas City
3.1
Her natural rapport with Samberg makes hanging out with Celeste and Jesse a lot of fun. Red Eye Chicago
3.5
With its refusal to follow the usual romantic comedy formula, this snappy and observant movie is a nice surprise. Contact Music
4.4
The complications predictably arise but they arent resolved in predictable movie ways. Ar Kansas Online
3.5
Both are about intense relationships between young adults that end and yet go on. Hollywood And Fine
4.4
Sure enough, the couple dont share the same bed anymore, with Jesse still living in the studio behind the house they once shared. Sltrib
3.8
Andy Samberg and Rashida Jones star in Celeste & Jesse Forever, which Jones co wrote.Credit: Associated Press Can men and women ever be just friends Js Online
3.5
As much as it meanders at times and delivers into predictable mainstream rom com territory, Rashida Jones unquestionable talent keeps it afloat and ke .. ComingSoon
3.2
A rom com push that coasts along on the accrued goodwill of its game cast, this low fi offering is built for the self identifying embrace of mostly ur .. Shockya
2.0
Nor is it as hip and astute as it thinks it is (are we still making jokes about Ikea furniture Scots Man
2.0
What works: It boasts an appealing cast and an appealing indie visual vibe. No La
3.0
Its not a particularly compelling storyline and feels longer than its 92 minutes especially when you realise things may be going in an unwelcome direc .. Metro
3.5
Closer in tone to the bittersweet Ruby Sparks than the straight up soul crushing Blue Valentine, it successfully navigates plot developments that driv .. Streaming Quickflix
2.5
The heat between Celeste and Jesse is palpable, despite the cuteness. Entertainment Time
4.0
There are some funny moments and some sharp lines but its the chemistry between the two likeable leads that makes this so undeniably sweet. Daily Star
4.2
It takes chances and bends the genre from what we expect, which is what any good movie should do. Reel Talk Online
4.5
Yet director Bart Layton, who until now has helmed only a handful of TV documentaries, keeps you more than merely in suspense throughout the films 99 .. Washington City Paper
3.5
Director Lee Toland Krieger elevates the impressive material with a distinct and eclectic visual palette. Graffiti With Punctuation
1.3
The idea that breaking up is hard to do isnt a bad one; plenty of movies utilize it to great effect. Miami
3.0
K: Did I like this movie.Eh, I could go without watching it ever again. Schmoes Know
3.8
The screenplay by star Rashida Jones and Will McCormack deftly sets up Celeste for a fall from grace.Its a loose and coy variation of an Austen plot, .. Film Forward
2.0
I could go on.The above are all far too familiar tropes of modern romantic comedies, think Aniston or Heigl, and Celeste and Jesse Forever has every s .. Hey U Guys
3.5
Celeste and Jesse Forever creates a handful of likable and very human characters, so much so that halfway through you want the film to stop putting th .. Movie Line
3.8
Celeste and Jesse Forever feels like it was created as a deliberate experiment: Can you write a romantic comedy that avoids the cliches of a romcom Twin Cities
3.5
C&JF isnt flawless in its attempt by any means, but with some clever dialogue that doesnt overload on adorableness and an honest performance by Jones .. Sa Current
3.8
Best buddies ever since, they clearly have a great time together.But Jesse is unemployed, spending his days watching TV and hanging out with friends. Rss Feeds Usa Today
4.5
Its charming, its touching, and its very accessible to a mainstream audience. Movie City News



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