44
Metascore
15 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70Rolling StonePeter TraversRolling StonePeter TraversA lighter-than-air comedy than runs on pure fizz.
- 70Film.comTom KeoghFilm.comTom KeoghThe film's bemused but genuine respect for the ingenious obviousness of a bygone cinematic language is quite moving.
- 67Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldSeattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldA kind of homage to that more simple and elegant time.
- 50New York Daily NewsJack MathewsNew York Daily NewsJack MathewsAlmost corny enough to be hip.
- 50Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanEntertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanA premise masquerading as a movie.
- 50L.A. WeeklyL.A. WeeklyThough the story is often silly to the point of ridiculous, its goofy tone and charming characters, especially Frazier's Johnny, create a lovely idealization of a long-gone era.
- 40Village VoiceDennis LimVillage VoiceDennis LimGood-natured but labored, the film clings to its lone gimmick with increasing desperation.
- 25New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickGrows tiresome rather quickly.