Larry Crowne

  • 2011


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35 % Rotten
$ 75 Million
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Positive Reviews 52
Negative reviews 43
Average Rating 2.6/5
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2.5
The story feels half considered, the relationships thin, and the direction visually indifferent. Av Club
1.5
Not only is Ms. Mbatha Raw completely adorable, shes also refreshingly different in that shes a non white, non terminally ill Manic Pixie Dream Girl ( .. Den Of Geek
3.0
In the end, it is a story of hope and should leave audiences with plenty to feel good about. We Got This Covered
1.0
From there on out, Larry Crowne is an exercise in terrible, pointless filmmaking. Austin Chronicle
1.5
The public speaking class doesnt seem that important to Larrys character because we know hes not shy or has trouble explaining himself. Collider
1.5
But instead, I found Larry Crowne to be one of those increasingly rare Hollywood creatures: the movie that doesnt really make you feel anything one wa .. Collider
2.5
I enjoy watching bread rise, but it lacks a certain degree of interest. Rogerebert
3.8
Except by personalizing it, Hanks has managed to give us a winning grown up comedy that once it gets going is hard to stop smiling at. E Film Critic
2.0
Hankss direction is unremarkable, and the bluesy soundtrack altogether more gritty than any of the action. Telegraph
3.5
Most of what Larry Crowne has to say wont stick with you, but maybe that happy, breezy feeling youll get while watching it will. Cinema Blend
2.0
Whatever the case, LARRY CROWNE just left me cold, and this might be the longest ninety minutes Ive spent in a theater this year. JoBlo
2.5
Sorry but, as the axe fell, I could barely resist the urge to cheer. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Too cute for its own good, Larry Crowne is nonetheless hard to dislike. Philly
3.2
Nothing concentrates the mind like poverty, and nothing motivates like a grindingly repetitive low wage job. Philly
2.0
And with its eager to please congeniality, it almost works, but with a pacing that is at once comfortably assured and frustratingly slack, like holdin .. Village Voice
3.1
It takes an effort worthy of another Greek Hercules to keep this from collapsing into cloying. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Tom Hanks collaborated with Nia Vardalos on the screenplay for this middle aged rom com, and it plays like one of her lonely girl comedies (My Big Fat .. Chicago Reader
3.1
Despite the charismatic central performances, Larry Crowne might be too happy go lucky for its own good. Mark Reviews Movies
1.8
Seldom have I seen a movie as lifeless, pointless, and useless as this one. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
That 2009 offering felt like a real film, whereas this one doesnt feel fully formed, as if taken out of the cinematic oven far too early to be as swee .. Screen It
1.3
But wishing to craft a new century Meet John Doe wont make it so.Larry Crowne is more than a missed opportunity. Rolling Stone
2.5
Its efficiently directed and assembled, with likeable acting and a warmly charming tone that sometimes drifts into corny sentimentality and glib moral .. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
With so little going on, this rom com depends heavily on the skills and charm of its leads. The Wrap
2.0
Similarly, the comedy moments frequently fall flat and its hard to escape the feeling that this is ultimately a scrappy indie story that would have be .. View London
2.8
Its enough that these two castaways are friends, but I guess friendship doesnt cut it when youre trying to create a star driven hit. It should, though .. Cs Monitor
2.5
A feel good movie about the recession may not be what America is craving, but the likeable cast balances the shortcomings of Hanks and Vardalos script .. Film Journal
2.5
Its not charm free, exactly, but it feels false, coasting by on Hanks and Roberts easy appeal instead of earning its laughs and its dramas. Az Central
2.5
But Larry Crowne isnt a movie for adults.Its a movie for adults who dont like things with screens and keyboards. Boston
3.5
Rather, it simply wants to be a nice little romantic comedy with a positive vibe. Mountain X
2.0
Neither fish nor fowl, Larry Crowne skitters between pathos and shtick, wasting abundant acting talent as it goes. Npr
1.9
The picture is designed to charm people and it does so by mechanical means: eccentric characters, repetitive visual gags and performances dusted with .. Star Tribune
2.2
Tom Hanks second feature as director is an embarrassinly naive romantic comedy, which propagates a simplistically upbeat view of American society as o .. Emanuellevy
1.0
Hell find it hard to bounce back from that huge generational comedy diss and itll take a better film than Larry Crowne to do it. Guardian
4.0
A fine supporting cast helps make Larry Crowne a highly entertaining movie. Reel Talk Reviews
0.0
A decent romcom might have been made out of this idea, but Larry is such a dull dog, with no chemistry at all between him and his teacher, that its im .. Daily Mail
2.8
But just like the generic name of the title character, they are too easily forgotten here. Ew
2.0
Her dry, understated line readings can elevate even a mediocre script. Slate
3.0
This one coasts by on Hanks immense appeal and charm, but more focus and a touch more sharpness are needed to make it really come alive. Empire
3.0
Even though he was awarded Employee of the Month nine times, conscientious Larry Crowne (Hanks) loses his job at U Mart (think Wal Mart) because his l .. Susang Ranger
1.3
Nothing sparks to life.Told in short vignettes, the film lacks shape, the lazy jokes take too long to set up, and the pauses following the punch lines .. Observer
2.0
Still, the movie has a little charm thanks to its megawatt leads, who can sell almost anything. Common Sense Media
3.0
You can tell they like each other as movie star buddies, theyre relaxed, unshowy and inviting, but theres not one moment where you get the idea that n .. Movies
2.0
This is a sweet movie. Its so sweet, in fact, that it made me realize how cynical Ive gotten over time. Movies
2.5
Still, if you want to really like Larry Crowne, instead of just like it a little, dont think of it as a Hanks movie.Think of it as a Julia Roberts mov .. Sf Gate
2.0
Its about as substantial as a pep rally and serves the same function.Larry has long been U Marts most conscientious employee. Time
1.3
Tainot is no more developed a caricature, but at least Roberts has some star wattage to burn; her megawatt smile is the only thing that ultimately pie .. Slant Magazine
1.0
Self indulgent, self satisfied and very slow, its a tedious and embarrassingly inept vanity project seemingly designed to burnish Hanks persona as the .. Express
1.3
The best romantic comedies have a blithe, take it or leave it spirit. Chicago Tribune
3.0
Larry Crowne might seem a bit too light and cheerful for its own good, but its a pleasant slice of summer counter programming that will delight adult .. Bullz-Eye
2.8
This toothless romantic comedy is sweet and it has its moments, but its demands on suspension of disbelief eventually crush it. Reeling Reviews
4.5
mpossible not to like... seeing as how it stars two of the most likeable movie stars of late 20th century vintage... Yet aggressively meh is the best .. Flickfilosopher
2.5
Its the kind of movie you can watch with the whole family, in that everyone will tolerate it and no one will remember a thing about it the next day. Las Vegas Weekly
3.1
As obvious and predictable as this story might be, it still works in large part because we care about the human beings inhabiting this motion picture. ReelViews
2.0
But here, the determination to go for easy laughs undermines any chance for meaty drama. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
2.0
Hanks and Roberts topline this adult romantic comedy about supposedly real people, the kind of movie that would be welcome were it not doomed by its t .. Los Angeles Times
2.5
But the movie has the consistency of an individually wrapped slice of Velveeta. Groucho Reviews
3.5
... engaging, constantly warm and funny, and very direct in its ambitions. Hit Fix
4.4
Theres little doubt, however that the film does improve steadily as it progresses, as Hanks offers up a comparatively down to earth third act that boa .. Reel Film
2.5
Except those modern dirty comedies have jokes, quirky characters and unpredictable stories. Nj
1.5
But the screenplay doesnt dig deeply into either character, opting instead for the cinematic equivalent of the kind of easy listening music you someti .. Movie Habit
4.5
The film lacks that spark of romantic passion that should ignite a rom com and the neatness of the structure makes it a tad dull. Urban Cine File
3.5
This isnt a great romantic comedy by any means, but it one that is easy to enjoy. Maki At The Movies
2.0
Yes, its another Inspiring Film designed to help us through the recession.So if youre middle aged and newly unemployed, take heart. Mirror
3.0
Lets leave it that its an adult comedy of adult issues and angst.Its better written than Vardalos previous efforts but with her overdose of fantasy fi .. Varia Gate
3.1
Hollywood is often at its best when it provides an escape from the harsh realities of life, rather than when its depicting them.Its not as though this .. Three Movie Buffs
3.8
This is much rarer than youd think in contemporary Hollywood movies, and something that shouldnt be undervalued. New York Post
2.0
Crowne and Tainot coast along different tracks, trying to make sense of their lives with little to show for it.A romance featuring older characters sh .. Digital Spy
3.8
Sometimes pleasant is enough.In a summer movie season overloaded with special effects laden tentpoles and raunchy R rated comedies, Larry Crowne is li .. Dustin Put Man
2.5
If you cant do it, dont feel bad.Almost no one can come up with a result they find plausible. Christianity Today
4.5
It doesnt build to a life and death climax.It is, instead, a stealth comedy, low key but consistently satisfying, a movie that focuses on the power of .. Hollywood And Fine
2.0
It ranges from try hard indie movie to pointless prat falls. A waste of talent and your time. The Sun
3.8
Its earnest and utterly charming, handed spark and pace by Hanks. Brian Or Ndorf
4.5
Heres a movie for adults thats warm and enjoyable but has brains and ambition. The Filmy Ap
2.8
Everything about the story and its characters is too far detached from reality. The Film Pie
1.2
At a running time of 1 hour and 38 minutes, Larry Crowne is an excruciatingly contrived, bland and asinine romantic comedy that lacks both romance and .. Nyc Movie Guru
3.1
The result looks made on the cheap and plays to the balcony, but it could find favor with matinee audiences. Js Online
3.3
Its good natured about the whole thing and truthfully hard to stay mad at for very long.But part of that is just because youll have forgotten about it .. ComingSoon
3.0
Synopsis In a boy meets girl drama for the older generation, ex navy veteran Larry Crowne (Tom Hanks) loses his job at a store for not having enough q .. Sky
2.8
In the end, Larry Crowne is watchable and undemanding, but it doesnt leave a lasting impression. Mercury News
2.2
Both Hanks and Vardalos tend toward slack, low conflict storytelling, and the convergence of their sensibilities is an almost somnolent series of anec .. Decent Films
2.0
Larry Crowne is just a bit lame; it coasts on the charm of its stars in lieu of plot, jokes, emotion and narrative thrust. Streaming Quickflix
3.2
Its refreshing to see a movie in this genre populated by characters who arent self centered crybabies looking for the easy way out. From The Balcony
3.5
The film is sometimes gentle to the point of blandness, but its never flimsy.Its actually one of the subtler portraits Ive seen of middle class life i .. Ny Mag
3.5
Mbatha Raw owns this character.Adding a lot of charm to this movie, shes a TV star (Undercovers) ready to fill big screen shoes quite effectively. Review Express
4.0
This is cinematic comfort food for a discomforting time and it comes served in just the right sized portion so that you come away from it feeling sati .. Tiny Url
3.5
Larry Crowne is actually a surprisingly charming romantic comedy. Trespass Mag
3.1
This infectiously entertaining summer movie makes you feel good. It provides hope that a fresh start is possible regardless of age. Hanks has oodles o .. Entertainment Spectrum
3.0
But sometimes finding good natured light laughs in the pain we all are experiencing breaks the tension. Daily Film Fix
2.5
Its pretty funny, if overly cutesy, full of decent chuckles and a smattering of belly laughs. Theepoch Times
2.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
2.0
The second would probably be simple.Its a drama that wishes it was a comedy. The Scorecard Review
4.0
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1.5
Too nice for its own good, the film squanders its premise from the start. Movie Martyr
3.8
Larry Crowne is not a great film by any means but it is one for our times as it gently reminds us that the potential for quiet heroics present themsel .. Illinois Times
5.0
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2.5
But with such timely material and a stellar cast, it comes off mostly as a missed opportunity. Critics Notebook
1.0
You know, be a part of the gangOf course, this is all window dressing for a tepid almost romance between the divorced Larry and the unhappily married .. Saportare Port
2.0
Larry Crowne is an uplifting cinematic trifle garnished with an unwavering belief that its never too late to embrace life. Liver Pool Echo
2.8
Alas, even though the film has charm, its built indifferently and flabbily, aiming not for the lowest common denominator but for the middlest brow and .. Blog Oregonlive
1.5
Title: Larry Crowne This Is A Romantic Comedy.If youre not too hung up on the definition of comedy, sure. Blogs Houston Press
1.0
Now theyve co written Larry Crowne, but even with everyman Hanks directing himself in the title role this movie misses every target by a country mile. Birmingham Mail
1.0
And Larry Crowne is exactly that: the cinematic equivalent of a big friendly cuddle, albeit one that makes you want to vomit up your own soul at the s .. Ultra Culture
2.0
Or that Larrys kooky classmates seem as real as the sweat hog cutups from Welcome Back, Kotter.In the end, even Hanks and Roberts, two of Hollywoods m .. American Profile
3.8
Its so square, so sunny, that it feels blissfully out of step. Think of it as comfort food for these troubling times. Jackson Ville
2.5
While its oversimplified and occasionally condescending, this romantic coming of middle age comedy ekes out just enough charm and humor to give it a b .. Sign On Sandiego
3.3
Well have a gosh darn good time!.And the good mood is infectious. Womens Voices For Change
3.0
With the country facing the worst economic crisis in more than 60 years, its nice to have a topical 99 minute movie that wears its heart on its sleeve .. Access Hollywood
4.0
Larry Crowne is a charming, leisurely paced dramatic comedy with a touch of romance. Cinema Clips
3.0
Still, Larry Crowne is worth watching for a few laughs and a decent story at its heart. Breit Bart
2.5
Still, you take your entertainment where you can find it these days.And Larry Crowne, for all its timewarp sensibilities, is, in the end, disarming in .. Cinema Dope
2.0
And yes, Cranston is just one of many fine actors wasted by the film. Upper More Land



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