Loverboy
TriStar Pictures | Release Date: April 28, 1989 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
36
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
4
Negative:
2

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
EmpireAngie Errigo
Powerhouse cameos, just enough sauce and extra anchovies that no one will be complaining about. Read full review
40
The New York TimesCaryn James
Lover Boy should have had the courage to admit it is hopelessly tacky. Read full review
40
Washington PostHal Hinson
The film's premise is hopelessly ludicrous. Plus, though Patrick Dempsey is an agile light comedian, he's hardly plausible as a lady-killer. Patrick Swayze he's not. Alfalfa, maybe. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
LOVERBOY's "comedy" is a blend of genre-cliches and slapstick, and, not surprisingly, the film delivers few laughs. Read full review
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