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The Fundamentals of Caring
2016
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Negative reviews
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3.0
That doesnt make it a bad moviethe cast all turn in convincing performances, and the dialogue is occasionally quite cleverbut it doesnt make it a memo ..
Av Club
2.0
Rudd and Roberts do have a nice chemistry, and some of the kookier comedic bits land nicely.
EW
5.0
This film manages the difficult task of being both a dark comedy and a poignant story.
Common Sense Media
3.5
Solid performances and some genuinely sharp humor elevate writer director Rob Burnetts second feature, but the theatrical market isnt what it used to ..
Variety
3.0
It pulls its punches, and soft pedals on any authentic misery that its scenarios might evoke. But its essential amiability and decency comes through.
The Guardian
3.0
The film is beyond predictable, landing every single beat youre expecting it to land, and yet its all made engaging and enjoyable thanks to the warmth ..
Collider
3.0
Without this heartwarming duo and their comedic timing, banter and revealing frankness, the film sadly would not be worth watching.
Paste Magazine
3.0
Its formulaic, sentimental and the cast list includes Selena Gomez. But its also one of this summers most enjoyable lightweight comedies.
Telegraph
1.0
Unfortunately, the movie sputters once they leave Seattle in search of such offbeat roadside attractions as The Worlds Deepest Pit.
4.0
It packs in many of the themes you would expect in a tale about young adults and older adults growing up together through a road trip setting.
The Young Folks
2.5
Still, the first act is relatively decent thanks mostly to the performances.
JoBlo
4.0
This story packs a spiritual wallop as it demonstrates how service combined with friendship can lead to renewed life for all involved.
Spirituality And Practice
3.5
But also like in Ant Man the pleasures of Rudd overpower the programmatic elements.
Village Voice
1.9
A couple of laughs are all we get, a touching twinge here and there.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
For his second directorial effort, Burnett attempts to find a balance between light and dark with The Fundamentals of Caring, an adaption of the Jonat ..
Blu Ray
2.5
But, luckily, the chemistry between a nicely subdued and sensitive Rudd and snarky comic firebrand Roberts, like a young, more profane Dudley More, is ..
Film Journal
2.5
Roberts trademark is a sidelong glance that ranges from suspicious to alarmed to panicked, and he uses it again to sterling comic effect in The Fundam ..
New York Post
3.0
Paull Rudd is the anchor of the film, bringing warm humour and gravitas when needed.
Hindustan Times
3.8
It has some very funny moments, but its hard to call it a comedy.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
If the film takes a lot of care over its portrayal of Trevor, its treatment of women is oddly shady.
Flim List
3.0
Indeed, its a great asset to the film that Trevor doesnt have a serious issue from his illness in the whole film, a rarity that demonstrates the films ..
The Film Stage
3.0
Their comedic timing, chemistry and moments of heart they bring carry this film and make it worth seeing.
Hey U Guys
3.0
Fundamentals was preceded by the child soldier drama Beasts of No Nation; the long awaited sequels Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Sword of Destin ..
Daily Dot
3.0
Boo makes up for it by teasing out detailed performances, especially in the young student gruff sensei match up.
Straits Times
3.8
Youll wish Burnett would shake up the road trip formula just a wee bit, even if for a sequence or two.Sure, Selena Gomez shines as the hitchhiker with ..
Hollywood Into To
3.5
Rudd, a great stabilizer of even low rated Rotten Tomato ed comedies, is a star whose immeasurable talents need more challenges, and here is a nice ch ..
Huffing Ton Post
3.8
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