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Positive Reviews
59
Negative reviews
17
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3.1
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2.5
Many are the amusing and knowing moments in this comedy, yet the fabric of Meyers fantasy is too gossamer to sustain the weight of their truths.
Austin Chronicle
3.0
Still, Streep is as enjoyable as ever, and if laughs count for anything, this is one of the better romantic comedies of the season.
Time Out
3.0
Nancy Meyers latest confection is like a rich dessert that tastes good to start with but gradually leaves you feeling overstuffed.
Screen Daily
3.5
But a chance meeting with her ex sets the old currents into motion once again, as the duo discover the joys of adultery this time. Will the single wom ..
ETimes (TOI)
1.5
It doesnt say much, and it tries to recognize reality every once in a while, but mostly its content with serving the audience a perfect fantasy.
Collider
4.5
More impressive, while Jake has a highly seductive confidence, Baldwin isnt doing a riff off Jack Donaghey.
Collider
3.1
Its Complicated is perfectly plausible if you are only willing to believe that Meryl Streep sells a whole lot of muffins.She plays a bakery/restaurant ..
Rogerebert
3.0
Even so, its probably Meyerss breeziest photoshoot to enjoy, largely thanks to the leads.
Telegraph
2.0
Meryl Streep is able to have it all at 60, but dont fool yourselves plebians this life can never, ever be yours.It might work better if the comedy wer ..
Cinema Blend
2.5
It was a great idea for Meyers to make a movie about midlife love.
Ny Daily News
2.5
This is wish fulfilment fantasy, where the laughs lie in sorting out an embarrassment of riches.
The Globe And Mail
3.2
Its Complicated has some of the structure of a classic romantic comedy, but really works better as a farce.
Philly
3.8
Its the withholding of the reaction that triggers the audiences reaction.).Nevertheless, I enjoyed the spectacle of middle aged people making spectacl ..
Philly
2.5
Its all humdrum, never that funny (the silly pot scene between Streep and Martin was just a weak slapstick routine) and, when it roams into sentimenta ..
Sover
1.9
If you loved last years dreadful remake of The Women, youll probably like this too.
Combust Ible Celluloid
2.5
Her fourth feature stars Meryl Streep as a mother of three grown kids and Alec Baldwin, doing his usual cock of the walk routine, as her ex husband, w ..
Chicago Reader
3.8
Yet there is some basic charm to be found in the uncomplicated simplicity of fine comic performances elevating tried and true gags and a script that m ..
Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
Meyers uses musical montages and shoots the principals doubling over in laughter in place of crafting witty dialogue. Escapism has its place at the mo ..
Usa Today
2.8
Their situations arent usually very funny.If a film isnt going to show approximations of real people in approximations of real situations, it should a ..
Eric Ds Nider
1.0
Nancy Meyers, who has made two of my least favourite movies of all time in What Women Want and The Holiday, adds to her charge sheet with this egregio ..
Independent
3.1
You dont have to feel guilty for lapping up this froth. Just dont expect nourishment.
Rolling Stone
3.0
Even braver is Baldwins willingness to unapologetically show that hairy flabbiness is both honest and sexy.
Shadows On The Wall
3.0
It also has a cop out ending thats extremely disappointing.This is mildly disappointing and not as emotionally engaging or as funny as it thinks it is ..
View London
1.5
Hard as it may be to believe when heavyweights Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin head the cast, but its John Krasinksi who salvages what little good comes ..
Film Journal
3.8
But his certainty is persuasive.Baldwin might be harder to resist than Streep.
Boston
2.5
Nancy Meyers never pushes for a hard truth when she can reach for an easy laugh. Shes like an industrial device, stamping out 100 percent pure plastic ..
Star Tribune
3.0
And I must now shamefacedly admit her new escapist romcom is expertly put together, like a screenplay masterclass from Satan, and the lead performance ..
Guardian
3.5
The film is lightweight, likable, rather overlong and a piece of wish fulfilment.
Guardian
3.5
While infidelity is no laughing matter, Its Complicated explores some of the funny, poignant situations that can develop between exes, especially when ..
Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
Ant Man and the Wasp Like its predecessor Ant Man (2015), Ant Man and the Wasp benefits substantially from its relatively low stakes.
Q Network
3.2
And that audience gets what it wants within the first 10 minutes of Nancy Meyers blithe, self regarding, fitfully charming paean to the fairy tale luc ..
Ew
4.0
But just beneath this movies gleaming high end surfaces beats the heart of a classic screwball comedy.
Slate
2.0
As it is, its another case of wasting the ingredients of a great rom com.
Empire
3.0
Still, it works well enough as a piece of feelgood entertainment that will have some viewers laughing all the way home.
Eye For Film
4.5
Writer/director Nancy Meyers (Somethings Gotta Give, What Women Want) blithely concocts a deliciously loony escapade, full of humor, heart and clever ..
Susang Ranger
3.0
Its Complicated is like the chocolate croissants that feature prominently in the movie warm and sweet, but ultimately not that filling.
Common Sense Media
2.5
A movie thats one third hilarious is better than no thirds at all, but look at the cast: Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. Doesnt that prom ..
Sf Gate
1.3
The rom com is a talky genre, sure, but the people here never say anything interesting; the script is all situations and no jokes.
Slant Magazine
4.4
The romantic comedy about a divorced couple having an affair manages to be both light on its feet and heavy enough to deliver something of a message.
Washington Post
3.8
That all said, the film has some entertainment value, even if just in pieces rather than as a whole film.
Mr Brown Movies
1.5
Its a head slappingly dumb idea, surrounded by slightly less dumb ideas.
Bullz-Eye
2.5
It delivers what I expected in a quality package but Its Complicated is not what I want in a movie.
Reeling Reviews
1.5
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Flickfilosopher
2.0
The problem is that this movie is as insipid and borderline insulting as any made by a man, and Meyers ascent to the top of the female filmmaker heap ..
Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Not too sickly sweet, but not sour either still, Meyers sex with the ex comedy is an entertaining poke in the eye for Hollywood ageism.
Total Film
3.8
Its Complicated represents Meyers most accomplished work to date, and is a substantial upgrade over The Holiday.
ReelViews
2.5
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u ..
Calendar Live
3.0
Streep is as beautiful as ever.The movie wont take you to the top of the mountain or leave you with memories and references for discussion, but you wo ..
The Atlantic
1.0
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Tony Medley
3.2
Its Complicated is a middle aged romantic comedy that accomplishes what it sets out to do.Older people need to laugh at dumb stuff too.
Coles Mithey
3.1
The films lone bright spot is Keanu Reeves performance as a doctor with a crush on Keaton.
Reel Film
4.4
Starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin.Written and directed by Nancy Meyers.
The Star
2.8
That said, the movies anchored by a strong lead performance and a steady sense of humor.
Oregon Live
3.1
These are very watchable actors, after all, and its worth it just to see all of them in the same film.
Deseret News
4.5
Its smart and funny as it promises laughs and knowing groans in a comedy of errors with Streep and Baldwin in tip top form.
Urban Cine File
3.0
For younger viewers it might be the cinematic equivalent of imagining your parents making out, but for those for whom first love is but a distant memo ..
Maki At The Movies
3.0
You might do your best to make it complicated, but when its this superficial, it doth grow tiresome.
Varia Gate
3.1
Reviewing movies like this makes me feel like the proverbial piano player at a brothel, but I do have some advice for the guys.
New York Post
3.5
If revenge is a dish best served cold, having an affair with your ex is positively sub freezing.
Cleve Land
3.1
If only.Still, its refreshing watching mature adults in a genre usually reserved for the youth market, and could be even more refreshing if Meyers kne ..
Dustin Put Man
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en ..
News Blaze
2.5
Streep and Baldwin have a terrific chemistry, a Gable Lombard kind of friction that ultimately produces heat.
Hollywood And Fine
2.0
An almost unbearably twee look at three wealthy people in a love triangle.
The Sun
3.0
Yet in spite of how unlikeable these characters are, how pretentious the story is, and how pedestrian its direction, hating this film is not possible, ..
Matts Movie Reviews
3.2
The ensemble takes the raw Meyers materials and forms something enchanting, if not entirely believable, selling the stuffing out the jokes and multipl ..
Brian Or Ndorf
4.4
At a running time of just over 2 hours, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus manages to be a delightful, visually splendid slice of brilliant madness t ..
Nyc Movie Guru
4.4
Its Complicated is a funny movie, but its Alec Baldwin who makes it hilarious.
Waffle Movies
3.1
Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin dont elevate this Nancy Meyers comedy as much as they save it from itself. It has all the earmarks of a door slamming Fr ..
Js Online
2.3
Morgans is always fully aware it need not involve big words or ideas to offer light entertaining fare even if theres only so far you can take such a p ..
ComingSoon
3.0
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Entertainment Times Online ..
3.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie.
Window To The Movies
3.1
Writer director Meyers, whos devoted much of her career to midlife American arousal, that she loses her sense of fun.
Chron
3.8
The result: a fun and sweet romantic comedy that lands comfortably on the smart side of vacant, along the way offering a pleasant and satisfying holid ..
No La
3.0
Itas her chemistry with Baldwin that lifts this predictable and repetitive, if solidly entertaining, chick flick to another level.
Metro
2.5
It is delivered as advertised, two hours of forced affability and wine soaked girl talk and music montages and unrestrained self indulgence on the par ..
Dvd Talk
2.0
The only thing complicated about Nancy Meyers latest rom com is its depiction of familial relationships.
Streaming Quickflix
2.0
With a great cast along for the ride, you might have been expecting something beyond the usual rom com fodder, but writer/director Nancy Meyers delive ..
Fan The Fire Magazine
3.5
Its true what they say: you never know what youve got until its gone.And by then, its often a day late and a dollar short.
Reel Talk Online
2.0
Oh wait, no its not.This film is a classic example of rich peoples problems.
The Scorecard Review
4.0
It is the best stoner humor Ive ever seen.I, of course, dont like getting high, so this is my pretentious stoner humor.
Can Mag
5.0
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Ny Press
3.1
An idealized portrait of middle age, it telegraphs its intention showing 50 somethings can be youthful and fun from the get go and hammers it home wit ..
Critics Notebook
3.0
Screenwriter Julian Fellowes has managed to make this story a coming of age tale first.
Kc Active
4.5
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Cine Rina
3.5
In this insanely privileged world, there isnt much for the rich white folks to do except carry on like their pubic hair is on fire.
The Tyee
2.5
Bring out the bucket of popcorn!.Im going to try to drown myself in it!
Movie Juice
3.0
Thats the likely appeal.Its the glossy production design youll remember most.
Daily Record
3.8
Its pretty straight forward, funny stuff, bolstered by terrific performances and a script that zings.
The Movie Kit
2.0
Meryl Streep is surprisingly awful in this movie...one of her very worst performances.
Tucson Weekly
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