L.A. Story
TriStar Pictures | Release Date: February 8, 1991 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
66
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Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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100
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
The film is astonishing in the amount of material it contains. It isn't thin or superficial; there is an abundance of observation and invention here. Read full review
80
The New York TimesVincent Canby
Basically decent, intelligent and sweet. It's a fanciful romantic comedy whose wildest and craziest notion is that Los Angeles, for all of its eccentricities, is a great place to live. Read full review
80
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Goofy and sweet, L.A. Story constitutes Steve Martin's satiric valentine to his hometown and a pretty funny comedy in the bargain. Read full review
80
Washington PostHal Hinson
Martin's poetic elegance turns to sappy mysticism. And if the material had been presented more insistently, it might have been insufferable, too goopy and new-age. Its modesty, though, is its prime virtue. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterDuane Byrge
It's a breezily cheerful and affectionate send-up of the contradictions of California chic. Read full review
75
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
The trouble is, nothing about this couple is particularly rooted in Los Angeles. The love affair has a bland, generic feel. What's more, the picture lacks verve. Read full review
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