PUC

  • 2008


MOVIE IS romantic problematic amusing sophisticated orchestral
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28 %
$ 10 Million
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Positive Reviews 20
Negative reviews 11
Average Rating 2.9/5
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4.5
Writer director Maggenti knows her way around snappy, sophisticated dialogue. Variety
1.9
Yearns to be a bisexual screwball comedy but turns out to be only a simplistic sitcom stretched to feature length.
2.5
And Reaser makes the role more enjoyable than it deserves to be, with her fetching, occasionally funny presence.
3.0
Shellys endearingly loopy, wide eyed style was immensely appealing and her naif persona belied a bedrock core of honest, believable humanity.
2.5
Far worse than not laughing at the jokes, youre unlikely to be moved to tears at sad moments. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Its amiable enough but theres nothing on show to make it stand out from the average rom com.
3.0
When it is inspired by love, commitment is an exciting plunge into life at its best. Spirituality And Practice
3.1
As sit coms go, this one is smarter and brighter than standard TV fare, which may account in part for its appeal. ReelViews
2.5
Much like its overintellectualizing heroine, who lets her theories about sex and sexuality interfere with the dictates of her soul, Maria Maggentis lo .. Tv Guide
3.8
But Maggenti also embraces movie artificiality by tossing little comically surreal moments (such as two gossipy sushi chefs) in between the action. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
The film flickers with good intentions, but the final result is flat and featureless, gauche and klutzy where it would be smooth and sophisticated. News Review
3.5
As relationship comedies go, Puccini for Beginners disappoints somewhat but is still worth a look. Film Journal International ..
1.9
But thats about all the credit this flat footed, would be screwball comedy gets. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
But it would probably be funnier, and it would definitely cut deeper. Boston
2.0
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3.0
And I would like it a whole lot more if it were anywhere near as funny as the classic comedy Holiday thats name checked by one of the characters.Or if .. Movies
3.5
The filmmakers niftiest trick is in making a group of neurotic, self involved, overly verbal people so engaging. Calendar Live
3.0
Its more admirable than enjoyable, beautifully crafted and artfully unpleasant. Seattle Pi
2.0
Perhaps more problematic than the films derivative nature with plot points and dialogue borrowing somewhat from Sex and the City and rather heavily fr .. Boxoffice Magazine
3.8
In either case, is it really worth you waiting to make arrangements for estate planning with regard to your estate and how it could impact those you l .. News Blaze
3.1
But Puccini for Beginners doesnt quite make it as romantic comedy.Most of the elements are in place attractive stars, articulate digressions, even a r .. Chron
1.5
Fresh Manhattan locations prove as photogenic as the leads, and the supporting actors especially Tina Benko as a glacial, impeccably dressed amazon do .. Chicago Reader
3.5
If youre willing to veer away from your more traditional romantic comedies, this is worth watching. TheMovieChicks.com
2.0
Reaser really doesnt stand a chance. Shes plucky as heck, and you like her despite the script, but she cant save the movie. Detroit News
2.5
More of an extended sitcom than a film, featuring character actors who know the best way to milk a laugh from a line of dialogue or a facial expressio .. Cinematical
1.9
Pretty much epitomizes pseudo intellectual. Its crammed with articulate, well off literary types who never actually sound like they know what theyre t .. Chicago Tribune
1.5
When a script that considers itself smart, sassy and even intellectual comes across as juvenile and dopey, what went wrong San Diego Metropolitan
3.1
Maggenti offers a cute variation on the classic Hollywood comedy of remarriage. Sun Times
4.0
Audiences will happily pay a small fortune and sit for up to five hours to savour the unforgettable moments of high Cs and orchestral orgasms that fre .. James Wegg Review
1.5
Allegra, Im not a lesbian, and youre not the right woman for me, anyway. Bay Area Reporter
1.7
Sexual identities and attractions may blur, but the rules of romantic comedies must be strictly followed. Time Out Ny
4.0
This film is a charmer: a genuine screwball comedy, set in springtime New York. World Film About
4.5
But in the end, Puccini is the joyously refreshing romancer that it tries so hard to be. Culture Catch
3.8
Maggenti has fun messing around with gender and sexuality stereotypes as well as relationship roles, and strives to hammer home the point that both me .. Arizona Daily Star
3.0
Granted, there aresome amusing moments, but I can see someone making a drinking game of the DVD every time Allegra says Im a lesbian take a swig. Oops .. Murphys Movie Reviews



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