Pulling Strings
Lionsgate | Release Date: October 4, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
57
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Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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4
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0
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75
Chicago Sun-TimesMary HoulihanOct 3, 2013
Appealing performances and a not always predictable storyline help elevate Pulling Strings above the run-of-the-mill rom-com. Read full review
70
Arizona RepublicRandy CordovaOct 9, 2013
It’s not that this slight, good-natured comedy is going to set the world on fire. But the movie boasts an understated sweetness, largely fueled by Camil’s movie-star charms. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesMark OlsenOct 3, 2013
Serving mostly as a strong calling card for star Jaime Camil, the film has an appealingly loose, slightly ramshackle charm. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckOct 11, 2013
A slight but sweet effort that serves as an excellent showcase for its Mexican star, Jaime Camil. The effortlessly charismatic performer delivers a winning performance in this romantic comedy that somehow manages to work despite its endless contrivances. Read full review
60
VarietyJoe LeydonOct 5, 2013
A lightly engaging bilingual trifle that benefits greatly from the charm of lead player Jaime Camil, a Mexican TV and film star who evidences smooth self-assurance at the wheel of what could be his crossover vehicle. Read full review
50
McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceRoger MooreOct 2, 2013
Though it is funnier and out-charms “Tio Papi,” it lacks the whimsy, magical realism and kid-friendly sentiment of the sleeper hit, “Instructions Not Included.” Read full review
50
Austin ChronicleLouis BlackOct 2, 2013
The film is absolutely charming if a bit too predictable and glued more to sit-com narrative strategies and aesthetics than is healthy. Read full review
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