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Someone Like You
M (AUSTRALIA)
2001
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Someone Like You
Positive Reviews
21
Negative reviews
16
Average Rating
2.7
/5
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1.8
Its a brain boggling theory, one so revolutionary that Im not even going to reveal it until halfway through this review.
EW
2.5
If the theory is correct, it gets men off the hook for their swinish behavior, since we are hard wired that way and cannot be blamed for millions of y ..
Rogerebert
3.0
The big question here is how much fun the movie is on the way to its happy ending, and the answer is: mildly.
Common Sense Media
2.5
Someone Like You is a romantic comedy as lamely generic as its title.
Variety
1.5
Its neither clever nor that funny, the starry cast is underused, and the potential for a much wittier script never fulfilled.
Time Out
1.0
Heaven forbid a Hollywood romantic movie have any narrative surprises.
0.0
Its cheap and its lowdown, and to those responsible for this exercise in devolution: Honestly, Im not sure I want to know someone like you.
1.0
Theres just nothing to it.If it were on TV, it would be considered awful, but for the big screen this is just so much pap.
E Film Critic
1.3
The usual reaction to a new boss in television is paranoia.But hey, its a comedy.
San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
And how about tying up loose ends.The film brings up Tomeis relationship and touches upon Jackmans past love, but never mentions them again once the f ..
JoBlo
4.0
Love is sometimes right in front of you; all you have to do is drop all preconceptions and leap into the dark.
Spirituality And Practice
3.1
Despite the fantasy setting and aesthetic, its a human tale about relatable characters with real emotions.
ReelViews
1.0
Chick flicks have a set of genre rules and expectations all their own, just like big, dumb action pictures for men.
Tv Guide
2.5
Hugh Jackman, resembling a lanky, young Clint Eastwood out from under his wolfen makeup, displays an easy likeable charm and warmth which elevates the ..
1.5
They fall flat, too.Speaking of flat, somebody probably has a beast inspired theory about how two gorgeous stars like Judd and Jackman could fail to s ..
Usa Today
3.8
And if nothing else, see the movie for Jackmans amazing performance.
Reel Film Reviews
3.8
It is a well directed, polished romantic comedy with top notch acting talent.
Lariat
2.5
The four main stars perform as these particular ones always do: fairly good, fairly charming, fairly enjoyable.Nothing more, nothing less.
Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Although the films not bad enough to be considered the cinematic equivalent of nails screeching down the chalkboard, its simply too contrived and pred ..
Screen It
2.5
Gentle and cute, chatty and smart, the film at least holds our interest, mostly due to the sheer charm of its cast.
Shadows On The Wall
3.0
In general then, this is a standard rom com with a decent helping of funny lines, some great supporting performances and two attractive leading charac ..
View London
2.0
But as romantic comedy, this one is difficult to swallow whole because of all the basically unappealing nonsense relating the sexual habits of men and ..
Film Journal International ..
1.5
And in all honesty, the newer title seems to fit whats easily one of the most forgettable movies in recent memory.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
No, not Say It Isnt So Remember it this way: Its the movie thats got Hugh Jackman in it.
4.0
That does take quite a suspension of disbelief, but the delightful actress makes this quirky role work for her.
Reel Talk Reviews
1.5
Someone Like You hammers so hard at its cutesy premise of animal mating ritual theories that it fairly numbs you.
Salon
4.0
Presented in a cute and appealing way with a witty script and engaging direction, Judd is the key to the films appeal.
4.0
Presented in a cute and appealing way with a witty script and engaging direction, Judd is the key to the films appeal.
2.0
Perhaps the only thing that will surprise you, is that you might actually warm to it, thanks to bright and charming if unbelievable performances from ..
Bbc
3.8
The not so funny business is not simply limited to gross out gags.
Mr Brown Movies
3.8
Last seen as Wolverine in 2000s X Men, Hugh Jackman is a charismatic, easy on the eyes performer who proves to have what it takes to be a star.
The Movie Boy
2.5
Someone Like You clearly tries to go beyond the typical romantic comedy but its failure to do so is all the more painful to watch.
Hollywood
3.5
By now, its almost impossible to re imagine a romantic comedy to any serviceable degree, especially since youre expected to trot out the cliches if yo ..
Cnn
3.8
But the almost insurmountable flaw is the lame and paradoxically unrealistic plot gimmick employed to wrap all the themes up in a neat little package ..
Spliced Wire
3.8
So while the plot is weak, and the pop psychiatry it spews is nonsense, thanks to a strong cast, this movie manages to remain enjoyable.
Three Movie Buffs
3.8
So while the plot is weak, and the pop psychiatry it spews is nonsense, thanks to a strong cast, this movie manages to remain enjoyable.
Three Movie Buffs
3.0
Nothing that you havent wept or winced through during primetime TV but saved from the truly awful thanks to the performances of Judd and Jackman.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.1
Though definitely predictable, this climax still could have soared.
Ross Anthony
1.0
Like cinematic Olestra, itll slide right through your brain leaving no impression.
Film Guardian
1.0
Bulls dont like to have sex with the same cow more than once, and men are the same way.Thats about it.
Film Quips Online
4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! ..
I Film
3.0
A movie that seems the essence of a trivial romantic comedy for its first half, then grows up and gets serious about life.
2.5
Someone Like You gives a few smile momentsmaybe even a few laughs.
Mark Reviews Movies Tripod ..
2.5
Overall, director Tony Goldwyns ... sophomore effort is a little too cookie cutter for its own good.
Dvd Journal
2.5
To paraphrase Jane, Someone Like You wants to be the movie version of New Cow, but its really Old Cow. Or mad cow. Or fractured fairy tale.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
2.5
Country star Tim McGraw, who was here earlier this month to play the Target Center with his wife, Faith Hill, will be back in town Saturday to perform ..
Ent Twin Cities
3.0
Looks like its going to be the story about one womans search for Mr. Wrong, a rather original and unsentimental idea. But the films second half tone, ..
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