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The Broken Hearts Gallery
2020
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The Broken Hearts Gallery
Positive Reviews
85
Negative reviews
12
Average Rating
3.5
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2.0
Its bland portrayal doesnt give the movie any texture, but I suppose the complete lack of specificity does allow for maximum relatability and thats th ..
EW
3.1
Its an unexpected basis for a rom com, and Viswanathan throws herself into the material with a dazzlingly infectious energy.
Rogerebert
4.0
Krinsky looks like she could be that once in a decade voice who captures her generation and her gender with smart, witty dialogue; shes stepping into ..
Common Sense Media
3.0
The Broken Hearts Gallery will fit snugly on the shelf for tweens and teens as a source of comfort and maybe even empowerment, an ode to rebuilding, w ..
Indie Wire
4.5
You could say these are characters out of a kind of Girls Lite, but just because theyre not deep doesnt mean theyre not fun.
Variety
4.0
Seeing potential, self proclaimed emotional hoarder Lucy convinces him to let her curate an exhibition of donated heartbreak memorabilia on its mezzan ..
The Guardian
3.0
A funny but conventional glossy romcom. But there is no messing with Viswanathan, who is undoubtedly the main attraction.
The Guardian
1.9
But it doesnt quite work in a movie, despite the gimmick of recording several contributors talking directly to the camera about the stories behind the ..
1.5
The wreck hes still trapped in is a former YMCA that hes painstakingly refurbishing by hand to turn it into a boutique hotel, with an assist from buil ..
The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Alas, the love match is cringing; as a rom coms raison detre, their limp connection pretty much sinks the thing.
4.5
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President is the second documentary in as many months to take a cinematic look at the presidency of Jimmy Carter, though thi ..
E Film Critic
4.0
Lets be straight: The Broken Hearts Gallery doesnt reinvent the romcom; it just does it very well.
4.0
The Broken Hearts Gallery is overflowing with charm and personality, making it exactly the kind of fun, feel good romantic comedy needed right now.
Screen Rant
3.1
Theres enough style and, um, heart in Krinskys ultra romantic vision to carry the film through.
The Globe And Mail
3.0
She thinks theyre soul mates, though another co worker, cynical Harvard (Ego Nwodim), warns her shes expecting too much.
One Guys Opinion
2.5
Gossip Girl veteran Natalie Krinskys The Broken Hearts Gallery is not without its charms likable leads, amusing sidekicks (mostly), built around a cut ..
Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Through it all, though, Viswanathans live wire presence keeps the movie from overstaying its welcome even when it veers into sitcom territory.
ReelViews
3.8
Many of these have to do with past romances, but it doesnt stop there.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
a work that I can only describe as a teenage girls fantasy tale that is, if the teenage girl suffers from an untreated bipolar disorder.
3.0
The Broken Hearts Gallery isnt a bad film, just a wildly uneven one that wears out its welcome at 110 minutes.
3.5
A lot of new faces giving bright and energetic performances. Its a RomCom but a really good RomCom. Dont let this one go undiscovered.
You Tube
4.5
Like many of its predecessors in past rom coms, its a winning moment where we assume the two are going to realize theres more than friendship between ..
Screen It
4.5
Its also a rom com that is fully aware its a rom com: Nick doesnt just make a grand gesture, he announces it by saying, Its a grand gesture!
The Wrap
2.5
They straddle a dull middle ground that rarely yields any meaty emotions or satisfying jokes.
New York Post
4.5
Seeing potential, self proclaimed emotional hoarder Lucy convinces him to let her curate an exhibition of donated heartbreak memorabilia on its mezzan ..
The Guardian
3.8
I have not mentioned any men and theres a reason for that: Krinsky doesnt care about them.
Star Tribune
2.0
But the film, which also stars Robert Pattinson and was adapted by Coetzee himself, doesnt quite work.
Daily Mail
4.0
Elsewhere, if youre fond of rom coms, do give The Broken Hearts Gallery a go.
Daily Mail
4.0
Super cute and snarky, if it doesnt offer anything radically new, The Broken Hearts Gallery should satisfy cynics and romantics alike.
Flim List
3.0
The cutesy New York City romcom is a genre all of itself, from Youve Got Mail to the most untouchable of classic romcoms: When Harry Met Sally.
Flickering Myth
3.0
May not do anything revolutionary with its study of breakups, but the idea has a number of moving moments alongside vibrant leads (Geraldine Viswanath ..
Flickering Myth
1.5
The camera work isnt virtuosic to match, but its at least attentive.
New Yorker
3.8
With pluck and wit in spades, Viswanathans character, Lucy, is a classic rom com heroine whom audiences will instantly fall for.
Chicago Tribune
3.1
But when its all over, you may realize youve bought a very old house indeed.
Boston Globe
4.0
he performances and one liners are so droll youll almost certainly come out beaming.
Standard
3.0
The result is a bright, buoyant comedy that winks at romantic comedy cliches while also embracing them like a warm blanket.
Detroit News
3.5
The chemistry between our leads is beyond charming, and this is a film that nails its target audience.
You Tube
4.5
Krinsky delivers a charming and impressive directorial debut while Viswanathans delightful performance proves she deserves to be a leading woman
You Tube
3.0
Only a stone hearted cynic would conclude that this early Autumn zephyr doesnt bring a spark of joy.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
From the start, writer/director Krinsky makes it clear shes playing with the rom coms worn and weary tropes.
Independent Ie
3.5
Former Gossip Girl writer Natalie Krinskys directorial debut is a sassy, stylish rom com that slightly undoes all its good work with a safe, predictab ..
Stuff
3.9
Because the real Big Apple is full of lively, distinctive and engaging people, thats a problem for a movie set there.
Ar Kansas Online
3.5
Lucy and Nicks relationship proceeds exactly according to the rom com playbook, but theres something comforting about that predictability when its han ..
Film Racket
4.0
And Viswanathan gives us a fast talking, funny and feisty Lucy in this much needed feelgood film.
The Sun
3.8
Even as Broken Hearts Gallery travels down a well worn path, it retains a certain freshness.
Chicago Sun Times
3.5
The Broken Hearts Gallerys greatest strength, other than its diverse cast, is the value it places on sincerity.
Punch Drunk Critics
3.5
At worst, theres a bit too much whiplash (sometimes predictably), threatening to push the movie over and edge.
We Live Entertainment
4.5
But more than anything else, The Broken Hearts Gallery deserves credit for how well its two leads work together.
We Live Entertainment
4.5
It is a whip smart romantic comedy tackling heartbreak and presenting it in a fresh and inventive way.
We Live Entertainment
2.5
A talented and diverse cast led by Geraldine Viswanathan brightens Sonys rom com for lovelorn Gen Yers.
Dead Line
3.0
It works as a familiar and safe rom/com, and adds likable characters and a pleasant story.
Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.0
This is the best kind of romantic comedy, which understands the imperfect hope implicit in love, and revels in giving its characters a chance at its m ..
One Room With A View
3.5
Even though this film is a romantic comedy on paper, theres something more to it.
Solzy At The Movies
3.0
For a film about heartbreak, The Broken Hearts Gallery is a bit too glossy for its own good.
Film Avclub
2.0
The Broken Hearts Gallery doesnt break any new ground in the genre, but what it lacks in originality it more than makes up for in charm.
Bowling Green Daily News
4.5
The Broken Hearts Gallery is for anyone who has missed classic rom coms with their contrivances and chemistry, featuring yet another spectacular perfo ..
Lainey Gossip
4.5
A love letter to empowering female friendships, creation and NYC, the film doesnt so much subvert expectations as it does live up to them, gifting us ..
Fresh Fiction
3.0
With this being her first leading role in a rom com, Geraldine Viswanathan, to no surprise, absolutely slays it across the board.
Rendy Reviews
1.3
And like most kids games, the film goes on way too long and doesnt really have a point beyond heartbreak sucks and falling in love is pretty cool.
Third Coast Review
3.0
The most delightful romantic comedy in a long time...actors with enormous magnetism and chemistry, some banter that goes snap, crackle, and pop.
Movie Mom
3.1
Broken Hearts Gallery is designed to simply make you happy, maybe want to pet a puppy or fall in love and kiss someone new.
Datebook Sfchronicle
3.8
His testimonial turns out beautifully, an honest, endearing speech about kindness, but, in a moment of savage cruelty, hes told its too long and he mu ..
Sf Examiner
3.0
But dont worry, youll walk out of this one with a smile on your face.
Koimoi
4.5
Geraldine Viswanathan is the new queen of rom com with a quirky, charming sensibility that permeates The Broken Hearts Gallery with killer dialogue fr ..
Wp Me
3.0
The film understands the romantic comedy troupes its poking fun at, but does so with gleaming sarcasm and an attitude thats endearing.
The Only Critic
3.0
Yes, its all pretty laboured, but you cant stop watching Viswanathan in her first lead, and Krinsky manages some snappy lines...
Adelaide Review
2.5
The script mixes together well rounded characters with some amusing caricatures to comedic effect.
Parent Previews
3.8
Initially, our heroine is far from appealing, a self indulgent sad sack whose incessant talking would test Job.
Illinois Times
3.1
Her roommates (Phillipa Soo and Molly Gordon, both delightfully deranged) taunt that shes a hoarder.
Abc News Go
4.5
The fresh star power of Geraldine Viswanathan lifts this romcom over its formulaic setups to bring, in the words of exec producer Selena Gomez, love a ..
Abc News Go
4.3
Every decade or so theres a romantic comedy that will single handedly revive the genre without straying too far from convention.
The Gate
4.0
Her overreactions and delivery of one liners demonstrate a natural, skilful knack for comedy.
Entertainment Ie
4.4
Viswanathan has a future as Americas movie sweetheart and, odds are, a whole lot more.
Movie Cricket
3.5
Even if youre rarely surprised by the narrative of The Broken Hearts Gallery, theres never a moment where youre not enjoying the ride.
The Jam Report
4.3
Its more than just a cute romance. It showcases the best kind of sisterhood that especially thrives in your post college years and in the age of quara ..
rachelsreviews.net
1.5
The other issue with the film as a romantic comedy is the romance within isnt especially interesting.
4.0
Told in uneven flashback, this is a film that requires grimy, primal authenticity yet, particularly in the mid section, doesnt quite punch home.
Metro News
3.8
The films big selling point is actress Geraldine Viswanathan who makes the rom com a pure delight. TBHG forgoes groundbreaking for sharp, sexy, and fu ..
Victoria Advocate
4.5
As long as shes onscreen, the film remains engaging despite all the cliches.
Cinema Express
4.5
I dont have a lot to say about this movie other than it wasnt really for me.
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
4.3
A good romantic comedy doesnt just offer up a meet cute and an on again off again relationship strung together by a comedy of errors.
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
3.0
This film, at best, will generally appeal to young adults. At worst, it is a rom com full of contrivances...
Movie Show Plus
4.5
A total feel good romantic comedy thats a great vehicle for Geraldine Viswanathan and the standout supporting cast.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet
1.5
The Broken Hearts Gallery is a perfectly pleasant movie with actors who have winning personalities.
CultureMap
4.5
Its totally charming. A very traditional, throwback romantic comedy.
FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los A ..
1.5
Eva doesnt have much tolerance for people she thinks are flaky and dumb.
3.8
Stumbling out of the gate, the film rights itself in the end thanks in large part to the game cast which is skilled enough to bring a sense of charm t ..
Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
3.0
The characters are vividly drawn but they remain at a distance and the gap doesnt quite close.
Awfj
3.0
Chemistry between Viswanathan & Montgomery is the selling point for a film that isnt as witty or creative as it thinks it is.
Texas Art & Film
3.5
While Broken Hearts doesnt rise to Spotless Mind levels, its fully aware of its place in the romantic comedy genre.
Times Herald
4.5
Has a knowing, at times cynical view on love that allows it to be a little more relatable, even if we know the saccharine scent will eventually consum ..
This is Film
3.0
Like your favorite meal, The Broken Hearts Gallery delivers something warm and feel good.
Shake Fire
4.5
Toenail clippings Thankfully, writer/director Natalie Krinsky doesnt point her camera at the said item, and The Broken Hearts Gallery has no icky ulte ..
Phoenix Film Festival
3.8
The Broken Hearts Gallery, like all rom coms, isnt meant to be real. Its what fairy tales are made of and its pure escapism.
Reel Honestre Views
3.5
But like the expression if it aint broke, dont fix it, the rom com formula is a formula for a reason and on those terms, The Broken Hearts Gallery wor ..
The AU Review
1.5
The Broken Hearts Club is a film that doesnt take life too seriously.
Spot Boye
2.5
Too often, Krinsky seems to be making a movie about rom coms, not a movie about romance, especially when she hauls out hoary tropes that have been exh ..
3.0
Its slickly produced and features many of Reddys hit songs, but it suffers somewhat due to its formulaic and melodramatic execution.
KKFI-FM (Kansas City)
3.8
Full of witty dialogue, a genuine sense of what going through a broken heart is like, and a fun take on getting over a breakup, theres a lot to enjoy ..
Awards Radar
4.0
Broken Hearts Gallery is proof that inclusion and diversity can be comedic, romantic, and also very entertaining.
The Black Cape
4.5
Written and directed by Natalie Krinsky, The Broken Hearts Gallery is a feelgood movie thats well needed.
2.5
Toenail clippings Thankfully, writer/director Natalie Krinsky doesnt point her camera at the said item, and The Broken Hearts Gallery has no icky ulte ..
Art House Film Wire
3.8
The two leads have wonderful chemistry, and thats another good reason to see this enjoyable, solid movie.
OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (I ..
4.5
Geraldine Viswanathan is the leading lady weve been waiting for. Natalie Krinskys film is both self aware and sincere; a warm welcome back to the movi ..
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