Home Again

  • 2017


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Average Rating 2.3/5
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2.2
Sometimes youre more in the mood for a cinematic souffle than a dry rubbed onscreen steak. Av Club
1.5
The heart of the movie is Reese Witherspoon, edging back towards a genre shes had a lot of success in, if not ever jumping fully into romcom territory .. Den Of Geek
2.8
Its a last ditch for drama, and Meyers Shyer almost saves it by opting for some final act twists that set the film for a sweet, if mostly uninspired c .. Indie Wire
1.5
Its like watching a pharmaceutical commercial showing you how wonderful things will be once you convince your doctor to write that cure all prescripti .. Austin Chronicle
1.5
The ensuing fling between Alice and Harry isnt really a romance (not a good thing for a romantic comedy) and the films tone is often more solemn than .. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Reese Witherspoon deserves richer projects than this shiny but empty domestic comedy, inauspiciously directed by the daughter of Nancy Meyers. Time Out
1.0
Expectedly, Myers Sheyers dialogue consists of characters blurting out inner monologues in as much of a dry and straightforward way as possible.It has .. Paste Magazine
1.9
Usually there is nothing wrong with indulgent escapism as a cinematic commodity.But its probably more than a little tone deaf right now to trot out to .. Rogerebert
2.0
Study the name of the writer director, Hallie Meyers Shyer, and significantly more becomes clear. Telegraph
2.0
Even a potentially sweet moment when the guys treat Alice to one of her dads old movies doesnt its preoccupied with being pretty, not touching. Ny Daily News
3.1
Characters flirt and fight in forgettable ways, but the real love is for film itself. Philly
1.5
Witherspoon survives on sheer enthusiasm, and Bergens tough old gal act works too, but no one else comes off well. One Guys Opinion
3.5
But beneath its commercial gloss, Home Again quickly credits its heroine with more radical options/desires than you might expect. Village Voice
1.9
Witherspoon & Co. make this feel like a late night walk through 1970s Central Park.You cant make any headway for all the mugging. Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
Making her directorial debut with Home Again is Hallie Meyers Shyer, and instead of serving up a piping hot slice of offspring rebellion, the helmer b .. Blu Ray
1.0
Witherspoon lacks the abandon the May December love angle requires, and the movie is so tidily formulaic that it feels as if its been airbrushed; the .. Chicago Reader
1.9
Home Again is as bland in setup and execution as its title suggests. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Cheer up, you can always say no to the sequel: Reese Witherspoon and Jon Rudnitsky in Home Again She tries to get out and they pull her back in! The Times
2.8
Ultimately, while this is too indulgent and shallow to be good drama, and too lacking in wit to be good comedy, its not grating, cloying, or stupid en .. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
The story moves with the predictable monotony of a Swiss clock that cuckoos every five minutes, and cheap jokes and wasted actors abound. News Review
3.0
Much of the male casts job is to cause the chaos, with Michael Sheen particularly hilarious as Witherspoons ex.The three tyros are nice enough but str .. Radio Times
2.0
Everything looks nice, but nice will only carry a pic so far, especially one with a reactionary rather than active protagonist. Screen It
1.9
Witherspoon is a genuine fireball of a star, and it takes a lot to muffle her high spirits in a blanket of bland. Rolling Stone
3.0
The second film in the franchise, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, just hopped onto Netflix, and the movie is full of good, clean fun. Decider
1.5
Despite the powerhouse presence of Reese Witherspoon, this limp little midlife crisis comedy leaves out the comedy and the crisis, and it certainly ne .. The Wrap
3.5
Following a trend to aim at more specific audiences, this contraption for females of the species approaching middle age and career success hits its ta .. Film Journal
3.0
The material is elevated by Witherspoons resolutely perky appeal and Michael Sheens impeccable beard grooming and comic timing as Alices charming cad .. The Guardian
3.0
Its very silly but very watchable; youd have to be very puritan to take exception. The Guardian
2.0
There will be bonding and some romance and some heartbreak and reconciliation and pretty much every other ingredient of every lame romantic comedy you .. Az Central
2.0
It wouldnt be worth mentioning that Meyers Shyer comes from industry royalty but for the fact that this film would never have made it past a pitch mee .. Npr
2.0
By now I think youve probably got the picture.Home Again is the popcorniest of popcorn flicks, but with a slickness and a raft of decent performances .. Daily Mail
3.5
Reese Witherspoons Alice Kinney is a classic Meyers heroine in nearly every way. Ew
2.0
Home Again Nikki Baughan 25 September 2017 The ever charming Reese Witherspoon tries and fails to save a reductive rom com Sickly sweet and tough to s .. Flim List
2.0
That pretty much does it for the story.In spite of the film being a formulaic mess, thank goodness for Reese Witherspoon, who carries it with her usua .. Film Inquiry
3.0
Although there are contrivances galore and the less than compelling conflict could get lost in a cone of cotton candy, its a superficially amusing div .. Susang Ranger
1.0
Really, it sounds more like a setup for a horror movie than a romcom. Common Sense Media
2.0
Someone may have thought the way the film is wrapped up was clever and refreshing for a film of this genre, but its honestly just one awkward conclusi .. Flickering Myth
1.3
Witherspoon is capable and appealing clearly the movie was crafted as a vehicle for her but her talents can only compensate so much for a script thats .. Sf Gate
2.5
Reese Witherspoons latest star vehicle Home Again is pretty much a standard wish fulfillment chick flick. Washington Post
1.5
If youve watched any of Ms. Meyerss movies, the resemblance between influence and imitation will be readily apparent. The New York Times
2.8
Thankfully, Witherspoon displays a refreshing amount of agency throughout. The Film Stage
1.9
Its much more satisfying watching Witherspoon and Sheens estranged couple fall into comfortable marital rhythms and ponder reconciliation over late ni .. Boston Globe
2.5
Open Road Films Hallie Meyers Shyers Home Again is a fascinating banality, the movie equivalent of staring at a bucolic motel painting until you start .. Uproxx
1.0
If its going to be preposterous, its not going to splash around in the kiddie pool: it is going deep sea diving.Its not going to just be a rom com abo .. Flickfilosopher
1.0
It all amounts to precisely nothing.Its not us, rom com: its you. The Irish Times
2.0
Thats how bland and sanitized the debut from writer director Hallie Myers Shyer is, even with a typically radiant Reese Witherspoon as its star. Las Vegas Weekly
1.9
The film is further damaged by the boorishness of any character with XY chromosomes and the lack of chemistry between the immensely appealing Reese Wi .. ReelViews
2.0
Compounding that lack of tension is the movies genericism its insipid writing and pedestrian direction, as well as the all but nonexistent chemistry b .. Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Maybe pre teen girls will go for these unnervingly sanitised shenanigans. Standard
3.5
But the biggest blunder in this otherwise wonderful comedy is its bad fashion. Pajiba
3.8
Reese Witherspoon stars as Alice, the daughter of the late John Kinney, a revered (fictional) 1970s film director and his actress wife, Lillian (Candi .. Los Angeles Times
2.5
It seems more than a trifle obnoxious to tell a story that unfolds in a bubble of Hollywood privilege and to present it as if it were something that e .. Variety
3.0
Both are children are implausibly cute, and converse with adults by means of polished punchlines an actual child would never think of saying. media ca .. Herald Sun
2.5
But go for the film instead and at least you wont wake up with a headache. Nj
3.0
Charming is the best word for Home Again, and how could it be otherwise Vox
2.0
The film has the right ingredients to be a really charming little drama, but just lacks in any self deprecation, seemingly unable to affectionately po .. Hey U Guys
2.5
Witherspoon is at her best in these interactions, rising above rote comedy. The Star
3.0
Witherspoon is invested, balancing the materials silliness with a performance that digs deeper, capturing that yearning to make every oddball situatio .. Now Toronto
2.5
There are plenty of good movies about people with messy lives, but too often Home Again feels like bits and pieces of multiple movies shoehorned onto .. Deseret News
4.0
Um, what), Home Again throws so much charm and wit at you that you get lost in its relationships and utterly lovable characters. Film Ink
3.0
The conflict is so manicured in this film that nothing interesting is ever stress tested by the possibility of real life, but as a domestic fantasy Ho .. The Age
3.0
Witherspoon, at 41, perfectly balances the dilemma of the modern middle aged woman who wants to have a full life but wont accept the nonsense of life .. Maki At The Movies
0.5
Certainly not Witherspoon, consigned to eye roll mugging and whines unbecoming an Oscar winner. Tamp A Bay
3.8
Its absolutely fantastic.The movie arrives during the glorious resurgence of Reese Witherspoons career after HBOs popular drama Big Little Lies. New York Post
2.0
Home Again is a tone deaf, embarrassing film, memorable only for some hilariously misjudged lines and its all round incompetence. Lw Lies
3.5
It may not expand the boundaries of contemporary cinema but this light romantic comedy is carried along by Reese Witherspoons effortlessly effervescen .. Nz Herald
2.0
Okay, so not all cinema has grand ambition.Just because its not enlightening doesnt mean it cant be fun. Flicks
2.0
Home Again will make a light evening out for romcom fans, yet despite a ridiculous set up it could have been funnier and a good cast is wasted. Independent Ie
2.0
Well made but prone to recycling genre cliches, Brimstone is needlessly nasty, and Koolhoven misses no opportunity to decorate his sets with viscera. Independent Ie
2.5
Pico Alexander is no match for Reese Witherspoon in the uneven intergenerational comedy Home Again. Stuff
1.0
Instead, it meanders, missing so many opportunities that it seems like its doing so on purpose. Film Racket
1.0
This setup for a pretty standard situation comedy ought to lead to heartwarming hilarity. Christianity Today
4.5
You could study this thing in psych class for a year.Theres another darkness at work in the film. Vanity Fair
2.0
Intended as a star vehicle for Reese Witherspoon, this debut effort from filmmaker Hallie Meyers Shyer proves only that the apple can fall reasonably .. The Arts Desk
2.5
But much of its lowbrow appeal is lost because the story is set amid the frivolous lifestyles of the privileged Hollywood elite. Scmp
3.8
This isnt a life changing movie but there are a few points of difference that make Home Again worth watching. The Film Pie
2.5
Its hard not to like people who are so likable.But its also hard not to feel a constant sense of disconnect from these characters and their so called .. Chicago Sun Times
2.5
It marks a return to the formulaic romantic comedies that made Witherspoon a beloved and highly paid star. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
The poor womans Nora Ephron template is followed here, right down to the super generic title and the dependence on a genuinely engaging cast to sell f .. Straight
4.0
It is a delightful little comedy that reminds audience you dont always need gross out humor to be entertaining. We Live Entertainment
2.0
The movie itself is loud and proud about its rom com credentials. Metro New York
2.0
What works: It features a solid cast, and it gets points for its beautiful, made for HGTV sets. No La
3.0
Her role here is hardly a stretch but Reese Witherspoon still shines in Home Again, a lightweight but enjoyable chick flick about a fretful, newly sin .. What So
4.2
These characters experience universal conflicts all within the cushy, cozy confines of cinemas answer to a Pottery Barn catalog. Its a most welcomed c .. Fresh Fiction
1.5
... the main problem lies in the films pedestrian direction and often banal dialogue. Seven Day Svt
2.0
Theres a world of difference between a film that gets under your skin and one that just gets on your nerves.Home Again, a mostly inoffensive rom com, .. National Post
4.0
It might not be quite as charming as 2015s The Intern, but this is a Meyers movie through and through: irresistibly charismatic. New States Man
1.5
Writer director Hallie Meyers Shyer ought to send Reese Witherspoon a huge thank you hamper for starring in her directorial debut. The New Paper
2.0
OUR LATEST VIDEOS OUR LATEST VIDEOS If youre looking for a romantic comedy to bring something new to the genre, Home Again wont be that comedy.Its a c .. Cultured Vultures
2.5
Its a crime to waste Reese Witherspoon. You know whats worse To waste Reese Witherspoon AND Candice Bergen. Ap News
2.0
One of the most surprising things about this rom com is how lazy and uninventive its final onscreen realisation came to be. Cairo 360
1.9
Its true that the actors in this film have great charm and potential. Johnhanlon Reviews
2.0
Again, perhaps with further encouragement from her director, Witherspoon could have delivered a stronger and more enjoyable performance. Film Ireland
1.5
Every scene with Witherspoon and Alexander is another where you put your fingers over your eyes and ask: Is it over, like watching a car crash in a ho .. News
3.0
Pico Alexander is all charm and sensitivity as a 27 year old aspiring director who falls for Alice, but he understands the limits of a relationship wi .. Aarp
2.5
Watch HBOs Big Little Lies if you want to see what Witherspoons truly capable of; watch this film for some turn off your brain prettiness. Seattle Times
2.5
If you must see it, for whatever reason, youll find Witherspoons scenes with the always superb Michael Sheen watchable in a way that nothing else in t .. Buffalo News
3.5
Best of all, the tyro filmmaker offers an unexpected conclusion that young women should especially like. Leonard Mal
2.5
In this analogy, the story is the goop and Reese Witherspoon is the gold leaf. Chesapeake Family
2.0
But the beautiful rubbish bins and light fittings that Meyers Shyer features in awkward close ups just arent bringing about personal transcendence. Hot Press
3.8
Its funny and totally charming enough to warrant that, what with Reese Witherspoon in the lead, Lake Bell as her comic foil and Candice Bergen as glor .. The Globe And Mail
3.0
There isnt an awful lot at stake here and never any question of Witherspoon ending up with either her banal boy toy or Sheens preening, penitent hubby .. Spliced Personality
1.5
Reese is always appealing, but this film is clueless, sexist and at mostly just down right offensive.Sorry Reese, nothing to like here. Showbiz 411
2.0
Lightweight can be an escapist delight especially if vino and popcorn are involved. Mara Movies



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