Career Opportunities
Carolco | Release Date: March 29, 1991 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
41
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Mixed or average reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
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6
Negative:
5
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80
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Writer-producer John Hughes' followup to Home Alone lacks the spit-polish and magic of the blockbuster but still has plenty of absorbing characters, smart, snappy dialog and delightful stretches of comic foolery. Read full review
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The New York TimesJanet Maslin
Mr. Whaley has to work too hard to be antic in the early, Ferris Bueller-type scenes, but he gets much better in more easygoing moments. The gorgeous Ms. Connelly is more model than actress, but by those standards she is relatively lively. Read full review
63
Chicago TribuneRene Carlos
I'll admit most of the movie is great. The plot is strong, and it's funny too. But then the ending cancels out everything you just saw. What a tease. There's nothing behind a good front. [5 Apr 1991, p.J]
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