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9 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80The New York TimesBosley CrowtherThe New York TimesBosley CrowtherHere is a film that not only gives the charming Miss Andrews a chance to prove herself irresistible in a straight romantic comedy but also gets off some of the wildest brashest and funniest situations and cracks at the lunacy of warfare that have popped from the screen in quite some time.
- 80Village VoiceVillage VoiceGarner plays the scales of cynicism so gracefully in this anti-war gem, he makes them sound like a symphony.
- 75TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineThe standout in the cast is Julie Andrews, whose quality of sexy chill has never been used as effectively.
- 70Time OutTime OutWitty despite Hiller's direction.
- 70The DissolveGenevieve KoskiThe DissolveGenevieve KoskiThe Americanization Of Emily is a very funny, modern-seeming film.
- 70IGNIGNThe Americanization of Emily is worth a look for its fine performances and dynamite writing.
- 63Slant MagazineNick SchagerSlant MagazineNick SchagerThough a bit overstuffed with long-winded speeches, Chayefsky’s scabrously funny script brims with snappy, crackling dialogue.
- 63USA TodayMike ClarkUSA TodayMike ClarkChayefsky's untempered windiness and direction (by Arthur Hiller) so impersonal that this D-day black comedy could just as well be an I Dream of Jeannie episode. [22 June 1990, p.3D]