Only the Lonely
Twentieth Century Fox | Release Date: May 24, 1991 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
47
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Mixed or average reviews based on 21 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
14
Negative:
3
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75
The Associated PressBob Thomas
Chris Columbus, who wrote and directed as he did for Home Alone, enhances the comedic bits with commentary on the human condition: the emergence of male-female love; the silver cord between mother and son; the plight of aging single men whose only ties are their pub companions. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleEdward Guthmann
Despite its implausibilities, Only the Lonely disarms you with its innocence. [24 May 1991, p.E1]
70
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
Thanks in large part to Mr. Candy, who gives an honestly touching performance in what might have been a cloying role, this story does have its simple charms. Read full review
63
The Seattle TimesMichael Upchurch
As it is, Only the Lonely offers a passable evening's entertainment, complete with teary-eyed moments and clever touches of bittersweet comedy. [24 May 1991, p.24]
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