The Stand In

  • 2020


MOVIE IS enjoyable romantic interesting useful undeniable
Close Video

13 %
28 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
See Where to Watch The Stand In
Positive Reviews 10
Negative reviews 18
Average Rating 2.2/5
enjoyable romantic interesting useful undeniable

  • All
  • Positive
  • Negative
1.3
The film meanders somewhere between comedy ish and drama ish, never managing either. Rogerebert
2.0
And maybe thats the point of making this movie: Its not a comedy for us. Common Sense Media
1.5
It doesnt matter that shes fake, this whole business is fake, one of Candys dim compatriots exclaims late in the film, about as close to an ethos as T .. Indie Wire
1.5
An implausibly watered down ending that resolves things all too neatly between Paula and Candy doesnt help the matters either. Variety
3.1
And I think thats when I feel like Ive achieved something that is useful.
4.5
The movie is Barrymores, of course. Even after the initial jolt of seeing her as a cursing hellion and an ambitious hanger on wears off, she does not ..
1.9
Candys all about shucking showbiz and making Shaker furniture, and theres this carpenter shes met online. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Babbit soon loses control of the endeavor, ultimately unsure what kind of movie she wants to make with her impressively game star. Blu Ray
0.6
The Stand In makes many mistakes ... but its worst sin, arguably, is to make Drew Barrymore play two very unlikeable characters. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
In a role seemingly written for Melissa McCarthy, Drew Barrymore makes this film a fun two hours and reminds us of how much we enjoy her on screen. You Tube
1.5
Even Barrymores boundless charm cant save The Stand In, a mean mess of a movie that doesnt quite know what it is. Decider
1.5
Its possible to make a funny movie about two nasty people, but the crass, loud The Stand In doesnt have many laughs and its timing is horrible. Star Tribune
3.8
Meanwhile, the real Candy has taken up woodworking and fallen for a carpenter online, who shes never met. Flim Threet
1.5
Barrymore is a solid actress, but she gives a hammy performance here making Candy the trainwreck bottomed out celebrity who doesnt elicit much sympath .. Lyles Movie Files
2.5
Hollywood satire The Stand In is one of those films I wish I liked more than I actually do. Movie Freak
1.5
As movies go, The Stand In certainly isnt a headliner. Yet like its title character, the movie and its star get about as much mileage as they can out .. Cnn
3.1
There isnt anything funny about it, and the concept of Paula attempting to steal Candys boyfriend is way less interesting than her efforts to steal Ca .. Aisle Seat
2.0
By the time the credits roll, The Stand In only really asserts itself as something which would have benefitted from being trimmed down into a situatio .. Ion Cinema
1.0
This movie didnt work, despite the best efforts of Drew Barrymore.
2.0
The threadbare production cant convincingly recreate a bank, let alone a barren hell dimension where the moronic, irritating robbers get transported b .. Crooked Marquee
3.1
A Prince and the Pauper tale with an acerbic edge, it would be easy to dismiss The Stand In as a run of the mill dark comedy if it were not for the in .. Illinois Times
2.0
Even Barrymores undeniable charm isnt enough to warrant a recommendation. Screen Zealots
1.5
Unfortunately, recognizing a familiar story is familiar doesnt automatically make it good. The Spool
1.5
Moments of farce dont land, the romantic comedy angleBarrymores bread and butteris maybe its weakest attempt. Maddwolf
2.5
The central message in most movies like this is that the grass isnt greener on the other side. K Gun 9
3.1
With the subtext it contains, The Stand In proves to be worth seeing. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
2.0
If youre expecting Babbits film to be comedically broad then youll be disappointed. The AU Review
1.9
They cant even lean in to the darker moments, making it a either a comedy with no laughs or a drama that has too many unfunny gags. Awards Radar
3.0
The Stand In is an enjoyable comedy about modern movie celebrity.
4.5
Its a Young Adult offering, but it doesnt limit its scope to a certain age or mentality, it has broad interest and throws a fuel on danger conspiracie .. What She Said



See Where to Watch The Stand In