Down to Earth
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: February 16, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
32
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 28 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
9
Negative:
13
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60
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
It's slight but likable, and diverting enough as light entertainment. Read full review
60
Village VoiceCaleb Crain
There is a lot of electricity running in these cables, and directors Chris and Paul Weitz, responsible for "American Pie," know how to tap enough of it that almost every minute of Down to Earth is entertaining. But not quite surprising. Read full review
60
SalonStephanie Zacharek
The Weitzes haven't come up with a masterpiece in Down to Earth, but they have put their stamp on a perfectly pleasant 90-minute diversion Read full review
50
USA TodayMike Clark
This remake is shorter than its predecessors, a welcome earthly reward.
50
New York PostJonathan Foreman
Plays to none of Rock's strengths (even though he co-wrote the film with members of his HBO team) and intensifies his tendency to mug and shout.
50
Portland OregonianShawn Levy
This one is shot, recorded and edited without so much as a pinch of craft -- it's one of the ugliest big studio films in a long while. Read full review
50
SlateMatt Feeney
Rock (is) arguably the best comedian in America, as well as a curiously important cultural figure. It does not, however, make him an actor. In fact, it makes him something like the opposite of an actor. He does not produce lifelike gestures and emotions. Read full review
40
The New York TimesA.O. Scott
Mr. Rock's attempts to disentangle himself from his persona while offering audiences a sliver of insight into his world is a lofty ambition, but Down to Earth falls short. Read full review
40
Austin ChronicleMarc Savlov
Proving once again that no matter how many times you remake a film it's tough to top the original. Read full review
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